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T. H. MURNANE, 
The editor of this booV, was a famous old-time ball player, and is 
how one of the leading: authorities on the game ; is sporting editor 
of the Boston "Globe,'' President of the New England League, and 
member of the Board of Arbitration of the National Association of 
Professional Base Ball Leagues. 



HOW TO 
PLAY BASE BALL 



BY T. H. MURNANE 



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INDEX 

PAGE 

Preface . . ' , . , , . 5 

Introduction ...... 7 

How TO Become a Good Battep. 

By Napoleon Lajoie ..... 15 

By James Collins . . . . , . 17 

By Hugh Jennings . .. . . . 17 

By Jesse Tannehill . . , . , 19 

How TO Run the Bases. 

By Jack Doyle ...... 25 

By Frank L. Chance . . . . . 29 

Advice to Base Runners. 

By James E. Snllivan, Secrelajy-Treasni et A . A. V. 35 

How to Become a Good Pitcher. 

By Cy Young ...... 43 

By ''Rube' Waddell ..... 47 

By Bert Cunningha)n ..... 49 

On Curve Pitching. 

By Cy Young, James J. Callahan, Frank Donahue, 

Vic Willis, William, Dineen, Charley Nichols . 57 

How to Become a Good Catcher. 

By Eddie Phelps ..... 61 

By William Sullivan ..... 69 

By M. J. Kittridge • • « . < 75 

How TO Play First Base. 

By Hugh Jennings . . . 3 , 79 



INDEX— Continued 
How TO Play Second Base. 
By Napoleon Lajoie 
By William Gleason 

How TO Play Third Base. 
By James Collins 
By Lave Cross . 

How TO Play Shortstop. 
By Herman Long 

How TO Play the Infield. 
By Charles A. Comiskey 

How TO Play the Outfield. 
By Fred Clarke . 

The Earmarks of a Ball Player. 
By John J. McGi^aw 

Good Advice for Players. 
By T. H. Murnane 

How TO Organize a Team. 

By T. H. Murnane . , 

How TO Manage a Team. 

By James A. Collins . , 

How TO Score a Game. 

By T. H. Murnane . . 

How TO Umpire a Game. 
By Thomas J. Connolly 

Base Ball Rules for Boys. 
By T. H. Murnane 



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PREFACE 

With the best of last season's features and several new ones 
added this season, we have been enabled to get out a second 
edition of " How to Play Base Ball," after losing the copy for a 
complete new edition of the book by the fire that burned out the 
plant of the American Sports Publishing Co., New York, in 
February, 1904. 

In the arrangement of this book the publishers have been 
materially benefited by courtesies extended to them by the New 
York Evening Journal, New York Evening World, Chicago 
Record-Herald, Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune, Pittsburg Times, 
KTew York Kvening Telegram and the Boston Globe. 




The out-curve is produced usually by grasping the ball with the first 
two fingers and the thumb, with the back of the hand turned downward. 
The fingers are pressed firmly against the ball, which is gripped tight. The 
out-curve may be either fast or slow. 




The in-curve is pitched with a side-arm motion, the ball being released 
over the tips of the first two fingers, the arm being swept around with a 
lateral motion. Some pitchers throw an in-curve by grasping the ball 
with all four fingers and permitting it to slip over the tips. 



INTRODICTION 



To teach the youth how to play our national game of base ball 
is the object of this book. 

The amateur player will find much to interest him, and even the 
leading professionals can pick up valuable points by perusing the 
instructions offered by the genuine stars of the game. 

There has been no effort to pad the advice given, but every 
line is full of meat for the ball player who is anxious to become 
proficient in seme one of the nine positions on a team, as well 
as to hit the ball and run the bases, perchance later on become 
a member of some champion aggregation which has pulled off 
the honors by heady work and team play. 

It would be a rare thing to find an American youth past the 
age of ten who is not familiar with the simple rules of the 
game, and therefore the idea will be to teach those who are posted 
on the rules and have more or less faced the music in some sort 
of game. 

In base ball each position calls for a peculiar style of player, 
and the king of third basemen might be a failure at first base. 
Therefore, it pays to work at each and all positions before choos- 
ing the place you would care to fill on a team. For example, the 
catcher must be a sure line thrower, also the third baseman ; next 
comes the shortstop. Outside of those positions, throwing is not 
as necessary. Usually the poor throwers, but good batsmen, are 
placed at first base and in the outfield. 

You will find good batsmen retained for the outfield when 
but for the large mitts they would be utter failures when trying 
to stop a grounder or catch a fly. 

The majority of outfielders are left handed batsmen, and there- 
fore more valuable as run getters than the right banders, simply 
because they have the advantage of a start from the home plate 
after hitting the ball, and make the base twenty per cent, oftener 



Hozv to Play Base Ball. g 

than the right handed men. The only position in the infield for 
a left handed thrower is first base. Therefore, a left handed 
thrower has but five positions where he can shine on a ball team, 
viz. : pitcher, first base and the three outfield positions. 

The left handed pitchers soon wear out, as the work comes 
too near the heart; so, after all, first base and the outfield alone 
is left for the left handed thrower. When a player can throw 
right handed and hit naturally left handed, he becomes a valuable 
man for a ball team. 

When starting out, favor left handed hitting, as you will have 
less out curves to judge, owing to the scarcity of left hand pitchers 
in the business, and again the advantage you will gain in getting 
off the mark to first after hitting the ball. 

Left handed throwing should be avoided when possible, as the 
ball always curves from a left handed throw, and while many 
are quite accurate, the ball is most difficult to hold from the pe- 
culiar spin given to the ball ; in fact, the game of ball from a 
fielding standpoint was never made for left banders outside the 
position of first base, and even there the left bander is handi- 
capped by having to turn his bare left hand to the runner when 
the right hand man can protect himself with his big mitt. 

The rule to-day in base ball is for the manager who is sup- 
posed to be familiar with every phase of the game and has the 
faculty to size up the talent to select the timber for his ball team, 
picking each man for a particular position, including a utility 
player. After selecting the players the next thing is to pick out 
the right player to captain the team. This player must be able 
to work with the manager and the other members of the team. 
The manager should give his orders to the captain and not un- 
dertake to meddle with the captain's prerogative. 

The manager has actually grown to be more of a peacemaker 
from the bench than a directing general, so advanced have become 
the members of the leading teams. 

A captain should be an outfielder if possible, as he will be in 
a position to observe everything that is going on. The assistant 
captain should be an infielder, and direct the plays on the inside 

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How to Play Base Ball. II 

This is not necessary to good ball playing, but has proven to be 
a splendid plan, and I think the best. 

The captain of a ball team should be up to every fine point, 
be able to work out combinations, get the best work out of his 
team without apparently driving them, battle for their rights 
open and above board for the effect it may have on peculiar tem- 
peraments, and teach his men to hold their temper in check. 
Erratic, hot headed ball players will often throw away good 
chances to win a game. Nothing is ever gained by the loss of 
temper. This is especially true of the pitcher, who has the bulk 
of the thinking to do and who is ever in need of his best judg- 
ment. 

It is remarkable what effect a good captain has on a ball team. 
Players want some one present to appreciate their good work, and 
"Nice play, old man" from the captain on the field means much 
to the earnest player. 

Too much practice is practically impossible in base ball, as in 
golf, billiards and other clever games, and this is especially true 
of batting. The players who have given their ideas of how the 
game should be played in this book are each and every one glut- 
tons for practice and would rather play ball than eat. 

Hitting to right field by right handed batsmen and chopping to 
left field by the left banders, as well as laying the ball down 
for a clever bunt is all the result of practice, and the more prac- 
tice the more clever the man. 

It is the duty of the manager to see that his men practice, for 
the captain of a team has all that he cares for in handling the 
men when in a game. The unwritten rules are something like 
this : The manager is the one who has the interests of the club 
owners at heart, while the captain is for his players first, last 
and always, at the same time clever enough to get the best work 
out of the men, which after all is what the owners of a profes- 
sional club appreciate. 

Good form is not essential to fine ball playing; at the same 
time many players have improved by copying the style of clever 
professionals. 



notv to Play Base Ball. I3 

I think Michael Kelly was the first player to keep his heels 
together and face the pitcher, with bat poised directly in front 
of his face, giving the pitcher no line on what he was about to try 
for. Kelly was one of the best place hitters the game ever pro- 
duced, showing the advantage of his preliminary position at the 
bat. 

Foot-work is almost as necessary in ball playing as it is in the 
art of self defence, and the player who fails to keep his feet 
while fielding a ball can never shine as a star of the game. It 
will be observed that a large number of the great batsmen of the 
present time take hold of the bat several inches from the bottom. 
This gives them more control of the bat and a better chance to 
meet the ball with a short swing. 

Standing up to the plate is the first requirement of a batsman, 
and the player who cannot overcome the habit of pulling away 
will have no chance to become a first-class man with the stick. 
The aggressive batsman is the winner and not the man who goes 
to the plate hoping to work a base on balls. 

Players should never work for records, but go for everything 
in sight, for games won will count more than fine fielding aver- 
ages, where the players failed to take chances and often lost 
games in consequences. 

The great army of ball players, young and old, amateur as well 
as professional, are not always placed where they can see and 
learn the fine points of the game, therefore a careful reading and 
honest digestion of the advice found in this book should be of 
great help to the ambitious ball player who cares to shine as an 
exponent of the national game. T. H, M 




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HOW to Recome a Good Rotter 



The most natural batsman the game ever produced is without 
doubt Napoleon Lajoie of the Cleveland club of the American 
League. He says : 

BY NAPOLEON LAJOIE 

"I go to the plate with the idea of hitting the first good ball 
sent up, as I believe in working on the aggressive. In this way 
I am seldom caught for a strike unless where I miss the ball. 
Every man should handle a bat in the most natural manner and 
not try to copy others in the business. 

"Foot work has a lot to do with the success of a ball player, 
and especially at the bat, and the pitcher is more apt to find this 
weakness to his liking than any other. I am ready to step in any 
direction with my right foot for pivot. I bat mostly with a 
wrist movement, as you can get a quicker move on and allow the 
ball to come closer before timing it. I never care to anticipate 
the kind of a ball the pitcher is about to deliver, as I find a low 
ball no more difficult than a high one. A ball wide of the plate can 
be chopped off to right field, while one a bit close can be turned 
to account by a proper swing. This can be accomplished by taking 
the bat up short, as it requires less swing and can be worked 
with a snap, which will have just as good effect when it meets 
the ball and the batter is less likely to send up weak flies. 

"Practice to meet with a sharp snap every ball that comes over 
the plate, and you will find it to your advantage, even when 
picking out a good ball, or working a pitcher into a corner, where 
he must put them dead over. 

"To hit a high ball the bat must be swung overhand to get 
the right force just a shade late, while a low ball must be timed 
well in front of the plate with an underhand swing. 

"Never pull away from the plate, as the chances are the ball 



How to Play Base Ball. 17 

would be a weak fly. I hold the bat well In front and never 
start to pull back until the ball is under way when I step in, 
being careful about finding a slow ball worked with a change 
of pace. Use a heavy bat. I would advise every player to have 
his own sticks and take care of them." 

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James Collins, of the Boston American League club, is consid- 
ered one of the best place hitters in the base ball profession. 
Collins says: 

3Y JAMES COLLINS 

"Always be reaay for the first good ball pitched, but do not 
always figure that the pitcher is about to put the first one over 
the plate. I stand just a little sideways of the plate, with the 
bat resting lightly on the shoulder, until the pitcher starts his 
preliminary swing, when I drop the bat down about to the waist, 
raise it almost perpendicular and then drop it slanting back 
almost level with the waist, bringing it forward after cutting a 
triangle. If the ball is timed I usually hit on a line, but if the 
preliminary swing is poor the ball is likely to go for a fly. 

"I never anticipate the kind of a ball the pitcher is to send 
me, but get ready for anything over the plate and select a curve 
when placing the ball to right field. 

"I set firmly on the right foot and step into the ball, being 
careful not to take too long a stride, as this is likely to cause you 
to lose sight of the ball." 



BY HUGH JENNINGS 

"Even a weak batsman can improve his work wonderfully 
by earnest practice. You must go to the plate fully determined 
to hit the ball no matter who the pitcher may be. I take the 
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ball in close to you. I hold the bat easily on my shoulder and 
get ready to step with the pitcher's swing, holding my heels 
well together while facing the pitcher. 

"In bunting the bat should be sent well out to meet the ball 
and then gently drawn back on slow pitched balls, while on 
speedy ones the hands should be relaxed as the ball meets the 
stick. ■ This kind of work requires more practice than hitting 
out. 

"With the hit-and-run game it pays to hit the ball when you 
can reach it, as it will often give the runner a chance for third 
base while you are put out at first. 

"It is remarkable how accurately a batsman can meet a pitched 
ball when not hitting, as his line of vision is not interrupted as 
it is when he swings, and for this reason a short swing is the 
best and usually the wrist batsman is the most successful. My 
advice to players is : practice batting all you can and do not be 
particular about picking out all good ones, as you grow too ster- 
eotyped and more easily laid for by the fielders. 



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The following is from the pen of Jesse Tannehill, the star 
pitcher of the Boston team, on batting. Tannehill, though he 
is a pitcher — and few tv/irlers ever attract prominence as batters — 
is one of the most scientific batsmen in the game. He knows 
the art and is well qualified to describe it in an instructive man- 
ner, for, being a pitcher, the man who is paid to prevent batting, 
he is well versed on both sides of the question. 

BY JESSE TANNEHILL 

It has often been said that batters are born, not made; and, 
while there is more or less truth in this assertion, there is not 
the least doubt in my mind that a poor batsman can become a 
good one by consistent practice. 

A good eye, of course, is absolutely necessary. Any defection 
in the vision will prove an insurmountable obstacle in the way of 




"HANS" WAGNER 
The famous shortstop of the Pittsburgs who led the League in 
batting / 



How to Play Base Ball. 21 

a player when it comes to hitting. But there are many players 
who have perfect eyes, yet never learn to hit well. 

This may be due to various causes. 

An improper stand at the plate will affect the batting of a 
player, yet there is no rule to be lived up to in this, for the rea- 
son that no two men in the business stand exactly alike. Every 
man must suit himself, but, while doing so, he must always bear 
in mind that he must be in a position to get a fair swing at the 
ball. 

Many batters just toe the batters' line; that is, they get as 
close to the plate as the rule will allow. At times this is a good 
trick, for it makes it difficult for the pitcher to get the ball out 
of the way of the bat. 

Billy Hamilton, of the Bostons, is the only player I ever saw 
who stands almost three feet away from the plate. He is an 
exception to the rule, yet one of the best hitters. 

I have always found it policy to so place myself at the plate 
that my eyes are over the side corner. This makes it necessary 
for me to lean back and over. Being a left hander, I place my 
left hand over the right when grasping the bat. This is reversed 
for right-handers. Take a firm hold on the bat and leave the 
foot facing the pitcher barely touch the ground, so that you can 
step forward as you hit. Be sure to have a free swing of the 
arms. When you have this and take the forward step as you 
swing you will get many a hit, even when you do not meet the 
ball squarelv on the nostril- 

That the left handed batsman has a big advantage over the 
right handed man when it comes to getting down to first base is 
plainly shown in the accompanying illustrations. His swing 
throws him directly into his stride, and he is running as soon 
as the bat meets the ball. The right handed man, when he swings, 
throws himself out of his stride, must recover and then start. 
Furthermore, the left hander is always nearer first base than 
the right hander, and in a close shave every inch counts. 

Though bunting has been one of the features of the game for 
many years, it seems strange that there are so few players expert 




CLARENCE BEAUMONT 

;;he heavy hitting centre fielder of the Pittsburgs. wliu was among 

the first ten batsmen in 1905. 



How to Play Base Ball. 23 

at the art of laying the ball down. The bat should not be held 
firmly, and the ball should be allowed to hit it. 

The most essential thing to watch when desiring to bunt is 
that the ball be over the plate. Don't go after it unless it is 
waist high, until you are forced to. Trying to bunt wild pitches 
is a failing which many players have and they are the ones who 
never learn to bunt. When a pitcher expects a bunt he keeps the 
ball high, for it is almost impossible to bunt a high ball. When 
it comes to bunting, the left handed batsman has so much the bet- 
ter of the right bander that it is seldom, indeed, that a right 
handed man beats out a bunt. The left bander can place his bat 
against the ball and be away from the plate before it has hit the 
ground. The right bander can hardly do this without making a 
failure of his efforts to bunt. 

It is not a bit harder to hit a curved ball than a straight one, 
if you know it is coming. The pitcher always tries to deliver just 
what the batsman does not expect. Some batsmen are good at 
guessing. A batter should study the pitcher always. By keeping 
his eye well peeled he can often detect a curve just as it breaks 
in its course and in plenty of time to land on it. 

Batting requires lots of practice. Confidence is half the battle. 



CHRISTY MATTHEWSON 
The famous pitcher of the New York Nationals, 



Hozv to Play Base Ball 




John Doyle, better known as "Jack" Doyle, gives the following 
advice to base-runners : 

BY "TACK'' DOYLE 

"A good base-runner is dreaded more than a good batsman 
when the bases are clear and the score close. When a player 
is both a batter and base-runner he is indeed a most valuable 
asset for a ball team. 

"It is not the player who has the greatest number of stolen 
bases to his credit that is the most valuable man to a ball team ; 
but rather the player who has the largest percentage of successful 
steals out of the chances taken. 

"In looking for a great number of stolen bases there have 
been cases where the player has taken chances where he had 
little to gain and the chances ten to one against him. The clever 
base-runner is the man who will take long chances when the 
occasion requires it, and a steal may result in a victory. With 
two out and a man at second, for example, the runner should 
never attempt to steal third base, unless in rare cases where a 
pitcher is wild and the catcher likely to have a passed ball, and 
even then the runner should be sure of a fine lead. The first 
move in base-running is leaving for first base. Never make the 
mistake of taking for granted that you are out simply because 
the ball was not hit safely ; in fact, you should run with more 
determination and to a finish when the ball is hit to the infield, 
for in this case the ball must be picked up, thrown accurately, 
and held by the baseman with one foot on the base, and a fielder 
is more apt to make a mistake when hurried by a fast man 
to first, 

"In over-running first base it is well to note where the ball is. 




THE "IRON MAN," McGINNITY /. 

Of the New York Nationals, who performed the feat three times in 
1903 of pitching two games in one day and winning them all. 



Hoiv to Play Base Ball. 2? 

On a fly ball to the outfield yoit should turn short, as in the case 
of a muff, you can keep on to second, and a good start means 
everything, as it hurries the throw from the outfield. If possible 
cut the bases from the inside when trying to run out a long drive 
for more than one base. 

"Getting a start for second base is perhaps the most important 
thing for a base-runner to learn next to sliding. A player taking 
a lead off first base should ever be firmly set and ready to go 
either wa3^ If you take too much ground the pitcher will pay 
you particular attention and hold you down five times out of 
six; therefore, a safe distance away is the best and by calling 
the turn you get the start, and everything is in the start, as in 
sprint running. 

"Keep well back of the line and return wide of the baseman 
at first. After you once get away never look back to see the 
ball but judge from the action of the player about to cover the 
base. When the ball is thrown high go in feet first on the inside 
of the base. When noting the fielder reaching forward to take 
the ball, slide outside on the breast, unless so sure of your base 
that you can afford to keep your feet and catch the bag with your 
hand. By practice one can keep wide and reach the base. Never 
take it for granted that the ball is in the hands of the fielder 
and that you cannot make another base on the play. If a wild 
throw or a muffed ball, you are in a position to keep on to third 
base if you are on the alert. In taking a fair chance for third 
the ball may be thrown wild and a run is very often the result. 

"Coaching amounts to little or nothing to a base-runner out- 
side of third base. Here he should keep an eye on the coacher 
when coming from second base when the ball is back of him, 
cither as a hit or wild throw. By a move of the hand the coacher 
can hold the runner, or by waving the hand as a signal to keep 
on make a short turn and keep on for home, never losing an 
inch of ground by turning to look after the ball. 

"In turning third base under a full head of steam the runner 
can be assisted materially by a gentle blocking by the coacher, 
who is standing a few feet back of the base well to the home 





LUTHER TAYLOR 
The deaf mute pitcher of the New. York Nationals. 



How to Play Base Ball. 2g 

base side. This is especially true of heavy men who take a wide 
turn and are not particularly sure on their feet. 

"When working the hit-and-run game, or about to make a 
steal from second to third, it is well to have signs and work 
together. If a clever man is at the bat a base-runner has the 
advantage by knowing what the batter is after; in fact, a base- 
runner can often help out the batsman by his movements. This, 
however, is what is known as heady ball and the most difficult 
thing in the world to teach by theory and usually a very hard 
proposition to overcome with the major league players. 

"A good base-runner in a team will often get the whole crowd 
on edge and it is remarkable what even slow runners can do 
in this line when working together, for nothing upsets an oppo- 
nent any more than men taking chances on the bases when the 
score is close. When your team is well in the lead it is then 
time to play them safe, and cut out the base-running. 

"The essentials for a good base-runner are first : a good start ; 
second, courage in sliding feet first or head first, as the occasion 
requires ; third, keeping wide awake to every opening and being 
sure of your ground before you take a chance." 



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BY FRANK L. CHANCE 

In the consideration of base stealing the subject naturally 
divides itself into three distinct parts — the start from the bag, 
the speed on the base lines and the slide at the end. While speed 
is a natural gift, a player may be taught much about getting a 
start and sliding. In fact, I think the tendency in many clubs is 
to neglect the practice in this most important department of the 
game. With a runner leading off a base the coacher's cry of "You 
watch his arm and I'll watch the baseman" is familiar to most 
patrons of base ball. This is in almost direct opposition to the 
plan I pursue in gettmg away from a base. I almost neglect the 
baseman, and instead of watching the pitcher's hands or arms 
to see when he is going to throw, I watch his feet. After you 




CHESBRO (NEW YORK AMERICAN), KING OF HIS 
LEAGUE. 



How to ri»y Base Ball. 31 

have watched the delivery of a pitcher a few times yau can tell 
from the movement of his feet when he is going to deliver the 
ball to the batter, and thus get a good start. This is half of base 
stealing, for bases are generally stolen on the pitchers and not 
on the catchers. If I am not familiar with a pitcher's delivery, 
I wait a little while for his foot movements before attempting to 
steal many bases. 

Dismissing the subject of speed, which is not an acquired art, 
the method of sliding comes next. Two slides are practiced by 
base-runners, the dive with head and hands first ^^(^ the bag, and 
the twist of the body, by which the f©,^n ''ij^^'thrown to the bag. 
I use both systems, according to the positfon of the opposing base- 
man in covering the bag. If he stands behind the bag prepared 
to touch me as I come in, I dive and slide with hands out- 
stretched, for there is small danger of injury and the hands 
offer a small area for him tO' touch. On the other hand, if the 
baseman receives the throw or takes his position in front of the 
bag, I throw my body with a tw'st toward the bag, feet foremost. 
You thus have an opportunity to throw the body out of his reach 
and get in behind him, and again there is less danger of injury. 
If you attempt a head foremost slide with the baseman in front 
of the bag, he is likely to block you or tag you hard on the head 
with the ball, putting you out of the game. Even if he has no 
intention of hurting you, he is making the play hurriedly and has 
no time to choose a hard spot to tag. With your feet going 
toward the bag. he is likely to respect your spikes, and not at- 
tempt to block you, and again he may altogether miss touching 
you. 

I do not believe in taking a big lead and then dancing along 
the base lines, tempting the pitcher and catcher to throws. Of 
course a runner must have a certain lead> but if he gets too far, 
he is off balance instead of ready to run when the ball is delivered. 
I think a runner is more successful when he takes a fair lead, 
runs up with the pitcher's motions and then runs back on the 
catch. Thus he is in motion forward when the ball goes to the 
batsman, and can race on if a hit is made. If he has already 




CHARLES A. BENDER. THE NOTED INDIAN PITCHER 
OF THE PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS. 



How to Play Base Ball. . 33 

decided to make an attempted steal, of course he starts as soon 
as the pitcher begins his delivery, for then any hesitation on the 
pitcher's part means a balk. The advisability of drawing throws 
is sometimes made plain with' a man on second or third, but 
depends on the conditions of the game. The only place where I 
make a practice of trying to draw a throw from the catcher is 
at third base. There I take a good lead and return on the inside 
of the line between the catcher and the baseman. Then there is 
a chance to let the ball hit you on the shoulder, where it does not 
hurt much, and break for the plate as the baseman chases for the 
ball. His chances for muffing the throw also are greater when 
you are between him and the plate. 

The natural base to steal is second, for from the middle cushion 
it is possible to score on a single. It is much harder to steal 
third and the advantage is not much greater except on a long 
outfield fly with one out or a difficult infield chance. When two 
men are out it is a good time to take a chance on Scealing second, 
for, if you are en first, it will take two singles to carry you home, 
while if you gain second one hit is likely to do it. With a man 
on first and none out the natural play is a sacrifice, especially if 
the score is at all close. With one out the batsman should gen- 
erally steal, but, of course, these situations are generally gov- 
erned by the progress of the game and the score. 

The time to take chances on the bases is when your team is 
ahead. Then use all your daring and keep the lead. But if a team 
is three or four runs behind, the advisability of attempting to steal 
bases recklessly is questionable, for it generally takes a batting 
rally to win out at such a stage, and a runner may stop an in- 
cipient rally by getting put out on attempted steals. As a gen- 
eral rule, too, the club in the lead is playing better ball and more 
likely to cut off any stolen bases. The losing team, on the other 
hand, is more likely to go to pieces and thus reward daring 
work. 

In base-running, especially in stealing second, there is much 
in the batter and base-runner working together. There is usually 
a signal from the base-runner to the batter, or vice versa, when a 




FRED PARENT 

Phenomenal Shortstop of the Boston Americans. Making a throw 
to first base. 



Hozo to Play Base Ball. 35 

base is about to be stolen. When a signal is once given the 
runner should generally go down on the next ball pitched. In 
such a case the batter will attempt a hit if the ball is near 
enough, although he does not necessarily strike at it, for with the 
increased control of pitchers the practice of pitching wide to the 
batsmen to hold the runners closer to their bases is now common. 
The best pitchers will often waste two and even three balls on a 
batter to give the catcher a better chance to make the throw if the 
runner attempts a steal. Then the pitcher will put the ball over. 
While the runner and batsman both know that the ball is likely 
to be hit, the catchers and fielders also are alert for the play, 
and will try for a double play on an infield hit. If the batsman 
is in the hole — that is, with two strikes and no balls, two strikes 
and one ball, or even two strikes and two balls — the base-runner 
should take more chances just to diminish the possibility of this 
same double play. All these general statements are varied in a 
measure by the situation, but they serve to show the practice of 
base-running as played in the National League. In the strategy 
of these plays the question of speed comes up. There is danger 
in coaching a slow runner to take chances which might be com- 
paratively easy for a faster man, and it is in these situations that 
judgment must be used. 

ADVICE TO BASE RUNNERS 

By J. E. Sullivan, Secretary of the Amateur Athletic Union. 

Those who are close followers of base ball and have watched 
its progress and improvement are very ready to admit that the 
majority of ball players do not improve as base-runners, and 
after watching the game year in and year out I am convinced 
that not enough of attention is paid to that end of the game. 
To be sure, some players are natural runners, are built or it, 
and as a result have gained the reputation of being fast men. 
But the average player stems to take no interest whatever in 
developing his speed At the ball park previous to a game you 
will see the players practising— the pitcher warming up, the 




CHARLEY PITTINGER 
Getting his famous drop ball. 



Hozv to Play Base Ball. ^^ 

catcher throwing to the bases, the batter lining them out, the 
fielder returning the ball to the home plate — but to my recollec- 
tion I have never had the pleasure of seeing three or four of the 
boys get on the mark and practice at running the distance from 
one base to another— 30 yards, which is, to my way of thinking, 
where the mistake is made, and the captain that wants tO' get a 
good fast team will get his players out and practice them a little 
at sprinting and particularly at starting. 

There has been, I know, some objection to training ball players 
by running them. Rtmning, walking and gymnasium work wi'll 
fit a player for the season, and it certainly should be no hardship 
on any player who is only called upon to play ball for a few 
hours each day to learn how to sprint. The argument has been 
made to me by a ball player that if the average ball player was 
to be trained like a sprinter or a distance runner it would tire 
him out, that he would become a physical wreck and incapacitated 
for other work. Such argument is pure nonsense. If there is 
oue man on a team that should not be called upon to sprint a 
great deal, that man would be the pitcher; for, from a physical 
standpoint, he is worked harder than any other man on the field, 
and the strain is greater, and it is only natural that club captains 
who have a good pitcher should nurse him all they can. On the 
other hand, it must be admitted that there are many ball players 
on the field to-day who are physically unable to play, and are 
holding their positions to a certain extent on their old time repu- 
tation. There is no necessity nor reason for a ball player 
being fat. flabby and out of condition and being unable to run 
around the bases, and in the spring of the year if the captain of 
the club would insist that each day the members of the team de- 
vote ten or fifteen minutes to base-running by hitting the ball 
and running it out to first it would develop base-running. There 
is no necessity of a ball player being a Duffey, a Wefers, or a 
Kraenzlein, but there is not a man playing ball to-day that could 
not be taken in hand by a professional trainer like Mike Murphy 
of Yale and m.ade into a good base-rimner. This would apply 
to the man who weighs 200 pounds, as well as the man who 



How to Play Base Ball. 39 

weighs 125, or some of the fast sprinters in the world have 
been large, heavy men. If the players were educated to get on 
their toes, get set and move with the same eye that they use 
in hitting the ball, there would be a revolution in base-running, 
and it is sure to come some day. It strikes me that this is the 
particular department of the game that has been neglected. Hov/ 
often do we see a batsman go to the plate, dig his heels into the 
ground as though he was going to become a statue there, and 
when he hits the ball, if he has an idea the hit is not a good one, 
he will look at the ball, jog about twenty feet, and then stop, 
often to be greeted by a roar of laughter from the grand stand 
if he is on the visiting team, or hisses if on the home team, when 
his little pop fly has not been caught, but handled in time to put 
him out when he would otherwise have been safe had he con- 
tinued running at top speed. If that player was drilled to thor- 
oughly understand that when he hits the ball, no matter what 
happens, he is to sprmt right for first base and take his chances, 
there would be more games won. Many players are guilty of 
this practice, and captains should discourage it, if necessary by a 
strong fine and suspension. 

When ^n the bases the player should be taught to get on his toes 
ready to start quickly and not stand as though riveted to the 
ground. It is not necessary for a ball player to take too much 
ground in order to steal a base, he can be careful at the same 
time. But the ball player that has developed a good set of sprint- 
ing muscles can stand on his toes and will always be ready to 
start in an intelligent way the minute the opportunity comes to 
him to steal a base. An active man, a man lively on his feet, will 
also annoy the pitcher, because the pitcher will know that he 
is a fast man, trained in the art of sprinting, and he won't waste 
strength and time trying to nail him at first. Everyone who has 
ever attended ball games has seen some big lumbering fellow 
leave first to steal second and be easily put out, to the great dis- 
gust of the "rooters." Now that big man, unless he has entirely 
neglected himself in so far as his health is concerned, can be 
immeasurably improved. Of course, if he is a man that is ad- 




"IRON MAN" McGINNITY 
Of the New York Nationals. 



Ho7V to Play Base Ball 41 

dieted to dissipation he will hardly like to stand the strain to 
take a little training in the sprinting line, but a man that wants 
to make a record as a base-runner and hold his own up in fast 
company must be in pretty good physical condition to run the 
bases, and it is about time that captains of a ball team realize that 
in order to - have a good lively game that the men should be 
trained and trained properly. I would suggest that if a captain 
cannot secure the services of a professional trainer he take them 
in hand himself and in the spring of the year insist that every 
man on that team practice sprinting for a short while each day. 
It won't be as hard on the ball player as it would be on the man 
who never did any running ; therefore, there should be a series 
of races — scratch and handicap — among the members of the team, 
and the man on that particular team that is noted as the fastest 
sprinter and a good base-runner should be appointed as coach 
in that particular line with absolute power over the men to insist 
that a certain amount of base-running be done every day prior 
to the practice games. If the players will do a light amount of 
running at the start, say a couple of hundred yards the first two 
or three days they are out, at moderate speed, and then increase 
the speed as the muscles become accustomed to the work, after 
three or four weeks a player will find that he will be in good 
condition to make a home run and reach the home plate without 
dropping in a faint. 

To any man who has followed athletics it is ridiculous to see 
many of the acts of our ball players. A good batter will make 
a long hit, good or a home run, and when he does reach the 
home plate he is in such a dilapidated condition physicaljy that 
he is hardly able to go to the bench. That should not be so. A 
ball player that is paid a fancy salary or playing ball for a couple 
of hours each day should think enough of his physical condition 
to perfect himself in every department and the player that can't 
go around the bases two or three times during a game, with a 
rest of twenty minutes between, is certainly not an athlete — and 
the all around ball player should be an athlete. 



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"CY" YOUNG (BOSTON AMERICAN) PITCHING AN OUT- 
CURVE. 



How to Play Base Ball. 43 



HOW to Become a <;ood Pitcher 



BY CY YOUNG 

"Command of the ball is the first essential to success in pitch- 
ing. A good, fast, overhand ball, kept high, is the one I depend 
on mostly when anxious to get an out. 

"I take the ball with two forefingers and thumb for all styles 
of work, as it gives me the best control. 

"Straight balls over the corners will often prove more effec- 
tive than the widest curves. This style is of little use, however^ 
unless the umpire is a good judge of corner work. 

"When in good shape I use a jump ball considerably. It comes 
with extra speed, and if worked well into the batsman is per- 
haps the most difTficult ball to hit safe. 

"The ball should be kept high when the batsman is out for a 
sacrifice, and a clever slow ball with a change of pace is very 
effective when you want to see the batsman send up a weak fly. 
The underhand ball with a raise I use but very little, as it has a 
tendency to lame the arm and must be curved as well as raised 
to be effective. 

"Many pitchers are efifective until men get on bases, when they 
must shorten their swing. Therefore, a pitcher should have two 
distinct movements. In his preliminary swing, holding men close 
to the bases is one of the important features of the game. 

"A pitcher should throw seldom to the bases unless with a fair 
chance of getting the man. Too much throwing will affect his 
command over the ball and lose the lines he has on the man at 
the bat. 

"There is a vast difference in pitching to right and left handed 
batsmen, and I think the left hander the more annoying for a 
right hand pitcher. I work a left hand man with close curves 
about waist high, with a curve on the out corner of the plate. 
As most of the left banders are "choppers," they are ever ready 




WILLIE KELLER, 
Characteristic attitude of New York Americans' right fielder. 
By many he is considered to be the best outfielder playing base 
ball and in this photograph an excellent representation is given 
af the manner in which he steps into the ball when he bats. 



Hoiv to Play Base Ball, 45 

for speed, and bothered more with curves and a change of pace. 

"It is a very good plan to keep your batter in the hole, or at 
least not get where you must put every ball over the plate. 

"In the everyday run of games, it is not a bad idea to remember 
that seven, other men are behind you on the field, ready to handle 
the ball if it comes their way, and with plenty of room. I be- 
lieve in putting the ball over the plate for hitting, trusting to the 
fielders, in this way saving your arm, for, after all, a pitcher 
amounts to but very little unless his pitching arm is strong. 

"Pitchers should practice getting back into position after de- 
livering the ball to the bat, for nothing looks worse than to see 
a weak grounder go bounding through the box with the pitcher 
out of form, after losing his balance. 

"I always size up my batter and, if a new man, try first to 
drive him away from the plate. If he refuses to pull away, I 
know that I have a cool, determined batsman, and the chances 
are, a good one. If I find a batter coming forward to meet the 
ball, I cut out the curves and work both high and low straight 
balls, being careful not to line one about waist high, and yet 
with a batsman anchored in one position a waist ball close in is 
a most difficult ball to meet square. 

"The preliminary swing is everything to a pitcher. By pub 
ting your shoulder and back muscles into your delivery, you 
will save the arm and be able to keep up speed. A fast straight 
ball kept high, an out curve, a change of pace and the inshoot are 
all the balls I find use for, and I would advise pitchers to get 
perfect control of those four styles before using any other var- 
iety, for, as I said before, control is everything. 

"The successful pitcher, too, is the one who can stand a bad 
deal from the umpire and not grow worried, and often lose con- 
trol of the ball. Try and keep a cool head, for a game is never 
lost until the last man is out, and endeavor to keep your oppo- 
nents' score down, with the hope that your own team may rally 
and win out after an uphill fight. j 

"I always start off the season with light work and get my arm 
into condition before taking any long chances with speed." 




SELBACH 
Shading the eyes from the sun while waiting for a fly ball. 



Ho7u to Play Base Ball. 47 

BY **RUBE^^ WADDELL 

Knowledge of batsmen's weaknesses is one of the first things 
a pitcher onght to have. Just this knowledge keeps many old- 
timers in the game after their pitching arms are not nearly so 
good as those of younger men. When I first began to pitch in 
the National League, or Louisville in 1897, I started a journal 
and jotted down the kind of balls which the different batters 
found most difficult. Then before I pitched I looked into this 
book and refreshed my memory concerning the men I was to 
pitch against. I do this now on new players, but I have in my 
memory the failings of the old-timers. 

When I face a batter new to me, of course I must try to find 
his weak point. I usually first shoot one in high and close, then 
one low and to the outer side of the plate. These give me a 
pretty good line on what kind of a ball he will try for and which 
one bothers him. I then go on to find the exact place where it is 
the most difficult for him to hit, and after that try to put them 
there constantly. I throw the ball fast and nearly straight to this 
weak point, putting in an occasional curve, so he will not get on 
to my tactics entirely. Of course, accuracy is necessary for this. 

Left handed batters are usually considered less likely to hit 
a left handed pitcher. I suppose this is largely because successful 
left handed pitching is less common than right, but I think there 
is another reason. The most effective ball against a left handed 
batter is one close ^o him and high. To throw this a right 
handed pitcher is likely to use an cut curve, which is much easier 
to throw and broader than an inshoot. Thus the batter with the 
ball coming to him has time to step back and swing. With us 
left banders our out curve is away from a left handed batter. 
Thus the left handed batter is driven away from the plate to 
escape being hit, and is in a poor position to swing with the 
ball going away from him. I seldom try much of a curve myself 
on left banders, however, depending on a high straight ball 
close to the corner of the plate nearest the batter. 

I have often been asked why "south paws" are more erratic 
and more likely to have bad innings and bad days than right 




RUSIE 

In position for a sweeping out curve with a slow ball. 



Ho7V to Plav Base Ball. 



49 



banders. I don't know, but it is a fact as well tbat left banders 
do not last as long in tbe business as right handed pitchers. I 
bold to the theory, often advanced, that it is because the left arm 
is nearest tbe heart and the muscles of tbe heart are thus sub- 
jected to strain. Often after a game all tbe muscles in the breast 
and near my heart have been sore, although I have never felt any 
trouble with my heart itself. While left banders are more likely 
to be wild than right banders, when they are effective they usually 
hold the opposing team down to a few hits. Now, I have been 
so wild tbat I have had to be taken out of tbe box at times, and 
again it lias seemed as if every ball I pitched tbe opposing team 
could hit, yet I hold tbe strike-out record of the National League 
in recent years. I made this against Chicago while playing with 
Louisville in 1899. Fourteen of Burns' men fanned in that game, 
and tbe papers all thought I was a great fellow. Then when you 
lose you are a "dub." That's base ball. 

I got my nickname of "Rube" in Franklin, Pa., in 1896, the 
first year I played professional ball. I bad pitched a morn- 
ing game at Oil City and shut tbe team out 8 to 0. In tbe after- 
noon both teams returned to Franklin for another game. The 
man intending to pitch for us got drunk, so I went in again. In 
the second inning, with tbe score 2 to o against us, a line ball 
hit me in tbe forehead and knocked me unconscious for about 
five minutes. I was sore and insisted on pitching out the game. 
We beat them 16 to 2, and they did not get another man to first 
base, while I made two home runs, two double-baggers and a 
single. Tbat night the manager of the Oil City met me on the 
street and said : "You're a regular robber ; no one but a 'rube' 
could recover from an accident like tbat and finish the game. 
That fastened the nickname to me and it has stuck. 



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BY BERT CUNNINGHAM 

Study to control your ball. Some of tbe greatest pitchers in 
tbe business have not as good curves as tbe less successful men, 
but they have what others lack, control of the ball. The man 




HERMAN LONG 

Snapping up a fast grounder passing a little to one side. Note how the 

heels are close to prevent the ball from passing through. Good form. 



How to Play Base Ball, 5 1 

who can put the ball just where he wants it and knows that he 
can do this is the successful pitcher, provided, of course, he has a 
reasonable amount of skill to combine with control. 

Don't make the mistake of throwing too many curves. The 
pitcher who can get along with the least use of curves is likely 
to be successful and last longer, for the throwing of curves is 
hard on the arm. "Save your arm if you want to stay in the 
business" is a good motto. 

Study the batter. Without knowing him you are at sea and 
must try him out to learn his weak points. To be successful in 
fast company a pitcher must learn to field his position and he 
must learn to bat. Many times a pitcher, when his infield is in 
the air can save his own game by fielding. A good fielding pitcher 
has less to contend with than one who cannot field, inasmuch as 
bunting will not be attempted against him. Practice the fielding 
of bunts continuously. 

In pitching, the out curve is usually the most successful, even 
though considered old fashioned by some. The out curve is 
produced usually by grasping the ball with the first two fingers 
and the thumb, with the back of the hand turned downward. The 
fingers are pressed firmly against the ball, which is gripped tight. 
The out curve may be either slow or fast, and many pitchers who 
depend almost entirely upon change of pace to win use the slow 
and fast out curve as their chief stock in trade. 

The slow curve is pitched with a full arm swing, gripping the 
ball tightly with the fingers the moment it leaves the hand. The 
fast curve is pitched usually by jerking the arm at the moment of 
releasing hold on the ball. This curve was used most success- 
fully by Hughes, Corbett and pitchers of that class, many of 
whom ruined their arms by pitching it because of the strain oi 
iihe jerk. Amos Rusie used this same ball without injuring his 
arm. He had a little short arm motion that avoided the jerk. 
The ball for the drop curve is held in identically the same posi- 
tion, except that the back of the hand is held directly down, the 
arm being brought straight over the shoulder at the moment of 
delivering the ball. 




JIMMY COLLINS 

Making a long throw from back of third base to first. Starting 

the ball high to make it carry. 



How to Play Base Ball. 53 

The in curve is pitched with a side arm motion, the ball being 
released over the tips of the first two fingers, the arm being 
swept around with a lateral motion. Some pitchers pitch an in 
curve grasping the ball with all four fingers and permitting it to 
slip over the tips. Garvin has a peculiar variation, turning his 
hand almost completely over and letting the ball slip between his 
fingers, they being long enough to permit it. 

The raise ball, which usually does not raise, but maintains its 
height instead of dropping, is pitched directly off the tips of 
the fingers with the hand held palm downward. As a matter 
of fact, the ball is held almost exactly alike in each case, the 
curve being decided by the sweep of the arm, a jerk of the wrist, 
and so on. 

In these days, when everybody has the art of curving balls, 
the successful pitchers depend to a great extent on a change of 
pace. The alternating of slow and fast balls, with a few curves 
between, does more to throw batters off their guard and off their 
balance than any curve. The object of most successful pitchers is 
to make the batter hit a ball he docs not want to hit. 

The slow ball is pitched by gripping the ball well back in the 
hand and giving it an extra lingering grip as it leaves the hand. 
This causes the ball to rotate rapidly, and the friction of the air 
against the ball impedes its flight. It is pitched with the same 
motion as is a fast ball, and the batter, being ready for a fast 
ball, is off his balance and usually hits a pop-up fly. 

To sum up, what is needed to make a successful pitcher is 
brains, coolness, knowledge of human nature and some ability as 
a mechanical pitcher. Remember when you are feeling nervous 
that the batter is probably yet more nervous. 



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MATTHEWSON^S MOTION 

Matthewson, as he delivers the ball to the batter, moves his 
right arm slowly upward, stretching it at full length above his 
head, and at the same time bending backward from the hips. As 




KENNEDY 

Showing his position just as a slow ball leaves for the batsman, while 

working a change of pace. Known as head-work. Grand style. 



Horv to Play Base Ball. 55 

he gets his arm into the proper position to send the ball to the 
plate he throws his body forward with it, and while there is 
necessarily a little snap to rid the hand of the ball, the arm 
motion is so much embodied in the body motion that it is a 
great saving in muscular exertion to the arm, and for that rea- 
son Matthewson should not lose his effectiveness within at least 
two years of the ordinary time it takes a pitcher to pass through 
all stages of his career in the national game. 

There are pitchers who use a modified body swing which aids 
them to some extent, but they have not acquired the ability to let 
body and arm work in unison when the ball leaves the hand. 
Try it some time and see how difficult it is to get the poise just 
right, control the ball perfectly and throw all the speed into the 
effort that you desire. 

Some right hand and some left hand pitchers go so far in the 
body movement that they throw all their weight on one foot and 
whirl almost half around before they permit the ball to leave 
their hand. Occasionally Matthewson does it, but as a rule not. 
He has in mind where the ball is going. Of course he may 
make a wild pitch or he may hit a batter. Nothing but a machine 
could invariably send the ball to an accurate mark, but it is safe 
to say that he knows approximately the height at which the 
ball will cross the plate and how close to the plate it will come. 
Nothing more is needed to confirm this than the fact that he so 
seldom sends a man to first base with a present. 

ON CURVE PITCHING 

Cy Young says : "The out curve Is the first thing to interest 
a young ball player. To get it, hold the ball tightly between the 
two first fingers and thumb, swing the arm well out, and with a 
quick snap of the wrist, with the palm of the hand turned down» 
it will be but a short time until you have the curve. Be sure and 
first practice by sending the ball against the wind, as the re- 
sistance will help you to make the ball curve." 



How to Play Base Ball. 57 

James J. Callahan says : "I get the out curve by holding the 
ball tightly between the two first fingers and thumb, and by a 
sweeping side arm delivery, and a snap of the wrist, like when 
snapping a whip, letting the ball slide over the top of the index 
finger;" 

Frank Donahue says : "To get the out curve, hold the ball 
tightly between the two first fingers and thumb, and swing the 
arm well out, snapping the wrist to make the ball spin as much 
as possible while turning the palm down." 

Vic Willis says : "The drop ball is the most trying one on the 
arm. I hold the ball between the two first fingers and thumb, 
and start the ball from as high a position as I can get, letting the 
ball slip off the index finger, while turning the palm of ^.he hand 
down. By a double motion or snap of the elbow and wrist, I get 
the combination of drop and curve together." 

William Dineen says : "The drop out curve I find the most 
effective ball against right handed batsmen ; I hold the ball the 
same for every ball I pitch, but allow the drop ball to leave from, 
the top of the second finger after bringing the hand down from 
the highest position I can get in a long swing and, by an extra 
move to effect the curve, get the drop curve, which I think is the 
most trying ball a pitcher can deliver. The drop, itself, is not so 
difficult, but the combination of drop curve requires a long reach 
and the gift of being competent to work all the curves and 
shoots." 

Cy Young says : "The jump ball can be produced only by great 
speed. The ball is thrown with a full arm swing right from the 
shoulder, and out from under the fingers, which are straightened 
out as the ball leaves for the bat. The idea is to get a jump on 
the ball just as it comes to the plate, nearly shoulder high." 

Charley Nichols says: "It takes great speed to get a jump on 
a ball. It must be thrown perfectly straight with an overhand 
swing, allowing the ball to slip out from under the fingers as if 




FRED TENNEY, 

Who is a left-hand thrower but equally expert with both hands, 

in catching throws at first. He is a wonderful ground coverer. ' 



How to 1 lay Base Ball. 59 

they were greased, 1 have found the real jump hall the most effec- 
tive against both right and left handed batsmen." 

The raise ball is purely a curve and first introduced by Robert 
Mathews over 30 years ago. Rhines and McGinnity later on did 
phenomenal work with a natural raise. The raise ball is pro- 
duced," says Rhines, "by snapping the wrist as in a curve, keep- 
ing the arm close to the side, stepping well in and turning the 
palm of the hand up." 

"The inshoot is the ordinary straight ball thrown with speed," 
says Jimmie Callahan, "allowing the ball to go from under the 
fingers, as in a jump ball, with plenty of speed." 

The late Charles Radbourn said : "I get the inshoot by hold- 
ing the ball in the palm of the hand and letting it go over the 
first finger, while keeping the elbow close to the side, and a turn- 
ing up the palm of the hand." 

Some pitchers will put their fingers across the seam of the ball 
while others are particular to rub a place smooth for the fingers 
on the widest spot between the seams. 

All pitchers should wear a glove, as it helps to hide the ball 
from the batter and protects the hands from hard drives from 
the bat as well as reckless throwing from the catcher. 

"I find it an excellent thing," says Cy Young, "for a pitcher to 
get out every day in uniform, and take a little exercise. It helps 
his wind and keeps him in condition for better work in the box." 




JENNINGS 
^ith hands outstretched as a target for the fielders wht 
first base. A great help to poor throwers 



hen throwing to 



How to riay Base Ball. 




BY EDDIE PHELPS 

To be a successful catcher requires, in my opinion, greater 
ability than any other position on the base ball field. The catcher 
must be able to do the work of an infielder in handling bunts, 
of an outfielder in getting foul flies, and of a baseman in guard- 
ing the home plate. He must have as good a theoretic knowl- 
edge of pitching as the pitcher himself, and unless he works in 
absolute harmony with the latter, the best efforts of both are 
bound to result in failure. The catcher must combine with a 
wide range of fielding ability the same qualifications of thinking- 
and acting quickly that are essential in other positions, and these 
and the other things mentioned are all in addition to the mere 
catching of the pitched balls which pass the batter, and an oc- 
casional throw to catch a base runner. 

There is no particular physique specially Jldapted to catching. 
Successful work in every way behind the bat has been done by 
men of all heights and weights, but excessive weight naturally 
handicaps activity. The old idea that the backstop must be a 
mountain of flesh in order to take speedy deliveries without 
being carried off his feet was exploded long ago. He must have 
good general health, however, and a body strong enough to 
stand the severe shocks and hard knocks that go with the posi- 
tion. I have heard of ball players who cared nothing for the 
game, but the money it brought them. I think none of them was 
a catcher. By mid-season the catcher who is doing his share 
of work has the trademarks of a good many balls imprinted on 
his body and limbs from foul tips, besides the regular allotment 
of painfully damaged fingers. His skin, as a whole, might pass 
for a sample of the various shades of red, purple, black and blue, 
and each spot is as sore as a boil. Yet he is in the game day 
after day, but it is only through love of the sport and because his 
heart is in his work. 



How to Play Base Ball. 63 

One of the catchers prime necessities is the ability to throw 
well. This ability must be natural, like those oi thinking and 
acting quickly, and cannot be taught by anybody. Anson once 
said he could make a ball player of any man who could throw, 
but that the man who lacked that qualification would better stay 
out of the "game. I think this applies specially to the catcher, 
though up to date managers have no use for "glass arm" men in 
any position. The catcher must be able to throw swiftly and 
accurately without waiting to steady himself after receiving the 
ball, with arms extended or body inclined. One of the things 
he should know is to place himself in position to throw before 
receiving the ball, but this cannot always be done- A wild pitch 
or an extra wide throw draws him out of position, and he must 
then use his agility to make up for the disadvantage. He cannot 
spare the timic for a swing of the arm, but must snap the ball 
to the point it should go. This snap catches more base-runners 
in a season than the round arm swings. 

The catcher should cultivate an easy reception of the ball, and 
not "fight" it, as the saying is. Until he can do this he is not 
likely to be of much real help to his pitcher or to be able to do 
his part in the execution of plays which depend on quickness 
for success. Many a play is unsuccessful only because somebody 
took too much time in doing his part. 

The man behind the bat should make as thorough a study of 
opposing batsmen as the pitcher. He must know their weak 
points and judge from their position and attitude what ball is 
most likely to be successful against them. Frequently the lines 
of the batters' boxes and the foul lines close to the plate become 
obliterated, making it hard for the pitcher to see clearly how 
the batter is standing. Practically everything depends on the 
catcher at such times, and any failure to be watchful and careful 
almost invariably results in disaster. A pitcher's ineffectiveness 
is often the fault of his catcher and every pitcher's success is 
increased by the support of a good heady man behind the bit. 
It is for this reason that an experier'^^d catcher is practically 
always put in with a young pitcher. 




Second basemai. 
the plate is too ci 
is not the best of j 
the handle. 



'i^RANK ISBELL, 

the Chicago'^mericanc;, Isbeirs position at 
ed in this pi- ture A, a successful batter. It 
n^nt to grasp, the 'bar sc-close tc the end of 



How to Play Base Ball. 65 

Young pitchers usually are over-anxious, with the result that 
nearly everything goes wrong at first. The catcher must see that 
he takes his time. Hurried pitching is the surest sign of the 
pitcher being flurried, and the only way to mend matters in such 
cases is to stop the trouble at the outset by making the boxman 
slow dow 1 until he has time to collect his faculties between each 
delivery. If the young pitcher is nervous, the catcher must en- 
courage -J|m. Many of the star pitchers of to-day owe their 
success to the fact that at the begininng of their career in fast 
company a hfady catcher jollied them into believing they were as 
good as thtliiext, and in that way gave them a confidence in 
themselves that they would not otherwise have possessed. To 
steady a wild pitcher a catcher must be acquainted with his de- 
livery and be able to make suggestions which will help him and 
which can come only from a thorough knowledge of the man. 
The slowing-up process and encouragement are useful here, but 
a word of advice, which only the catcher can give, is frequently 
necessary. 

A point on which the present style of play requires the catcher 
to be strong is the blocking of base-runners al^i^^ plate. This is 
recognized as a part of good playing, but it m'^'t be done in sucn 
a way that neither the catcher nor the base-rumie'r will be injured. 
The man who slides directly to the base, whether head" or feet 
foremost, is the easier to block, because you only have to put your 
foot between him and the plate. If he cgnies feet first, the 
catcher's position is a dangerous one on account of the sharp 
spikes or plates which all players wear, but he must keep his eyes 
open and take "ftliances. The man who slides sideways, or 
touches the plate from the side is hard to block and hard to 
touch. But he can be. blocked off and caught in a pinch, and 
that is one of the things which the catcher must perfect himself 
in. 

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Half way through his preliminary swing before delivering the ball to 
the bat, this time for a raise ball. 

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How to Play Base Ball. 6y 

sequently to get under it and steady himself for the catch, or, 
sometimes, to get balls that the slow man could not possibly get. 

One of the prettiest plays in the game is that of catching the 
base-runner, either napping or trying to steal. Every faculty 
comes into play in base watching, and success depends as much 
on shrewdness as on general playing ability, in taking advantage 
of an opponent's ambition to get around the bases. When a 
play in which two or more men are to figure, such as the double 
steal, or the hit-and-run, is to be tried by your opponents, you 
can sometimes intercept a sign or tell from, the attitudes and ac- 
tions of the men to take part what their intentions are. But 
sometimes there is no hint of what is coming off. In that case 
the catcher must be on his guard to avoid a surprise, for sur- 
prises and unexpected plays are the order of the day in base ball. 
A pitcher who makes the runners hug the bases is a great help 
to the catcher, and often makes possible a sharp play by the 
latter. With such a pitcher the runner takes no liberties until 
the ball is delivered, when, in his eagerness to take advantage 
of anything that may occur, he ventures away from the base. 

A quick snap of the ball by the catcher often catches even the 
best of base-runners before they can get back to base. The 
pitcher's ability to hold base-runners close to the bases also 
helps the catcher greatly if they try to steal. In my opinion, 
many catchers, as well as pitchers, often spoil chances of cutting 
off base-runners by feinting and showing too plainly what their 
attention is directed upon. I prefer to let it appear that I am 
paying no attention to the man I am watching. Of course, he 
knows better, but even at that my apparent indifference may 
cause him to become a trifle careless for an instant. Then, a 
sudden snap of the ball, and it is an even chance that the man 
is out. 

The catcher should at all times help the infielders in every pos- 
sible way. either by backing up throws or by calling fly balls in 
order to prevent collisions. His knowledge of pitching should 
enable him to be handy with the bat and his general usefulness 
should be limited only by his opportunities. 




"7:^-k^ - ''iff fi-*--'i .^, ^. ftt;. 



RUSIE. 
Position just after throwing a fast ball to the batter. 



How to Play Base Ball. 69 

BY WILLIAM SULLIVAN 

Parrying the question as to what is the first attribute of a good 
catcher, I would say that he must first be able to catch and throw. 
But that is only the mechanical basis for work in a position 
which many spectators think is largely a mechanical one, a sine- 
cure because of the chest protector, mask and large padded mitt. 
Yet more signs and signals are used or are understood by the 
catcher on a baseball team than by all the other members of the 
team combined. 

This statement is true, not because the position is more scien- 
tific, but because it is essential that the intended moves of the 
pitcher or the intended throws to bases be kept a secret from 
the opposition as far as possible. Every throw of the pitcher 
to the batsman is prefaced by a signal from the catcher telling 
what kind of a ball to send, except in a few cases where the 
pitchers give their own signals. Every throw to the bases in an 
attempt to catch the runner napping is called for by a sign from 
the baseman to the catcher. Only when a runner tries to steal 
is no sign given, and then all are watching the play and know 
what is expected. 

Thus the catcher has to watch the pitcher and the basemen in 
addition to the purely mechanical work of his position. This 
is to say nothing of the value of old and experienced men in 
steadying young pitchers and in indicating to them what balls 
to try on batsmen with whose weaknesses they are familiar. 
Headwork and coolness count as much behind the bat as any- 
where except in the pitcher's box. 

My method of steadying a pitcher is to first try to slow him 
up and let him get his bearings again. Walk down with the ball 
and hand it to him, say something encouraging or offer advice 
if he seems to need any. Stop to fasten your chest protector, 
adjust your mask, or tie your shoe, anything to gain time if the 
situation is critical and the pitcher's wildness only temporary. 
If the pitcher, however, shows a continued tendency to throw 
the ball a little wide of the plate move to the other side^ and in 



How to Play Base Ball. y\ 

aiming for you he will send the ball over the pan. Often these 
things will help out not a little. 

In signaling with my pitchers I usually give the signals, al- 
though often the pitcher with two strikes on the batsman will 
want to try a certain ball or has an idea on the subject. But 
after working several games with the same pitcher you know 
pretty well what he prefers to offer, and there is seldom a change 
of signals. With Griffith I never use signals at all, except when 
men are on bases. He does not use extreme speed and has such 
excellent control it is easy to catch him. On the third strike I 
like to know where the ball is coming to avoid a passed ball, 
and of course with men on bases I must know, so as to be 
ready for a throw on an attempted steal. 

It is when men are on bases that the pitcher and catcher 
are put to the severest strain. The pitcher is offering the very 
best ball in his category, and the catcher is at high tension to 
prevent stolen bases. Often a pitcher with a slow delivery will 
handicap his catcher into wild throws, but on the White Stock- 
ings none of the pitchers are bad in that respect. With men on 
bases you must set yourself for a throw on every ball pitched, 
for the base runner may attempt a steal at any time. 

If the runner is on first and likely to steal second, or the 
shortstop or second basemen signal for a throw to the middle 
bag to catch a runner napping, instinctively you pull back the 
right foot as the ball is on its way. Thus you are poised for the 
throw, and the ball strikes your mitt and is away again without 
any loss of time. If the throw is to third the left foot comes 
back so you can throw past the batsman. Few people have any 
idea how a clever batsman can hamper a catcher who is forced 
to get his throws away with a quick snap. I formerly played 
shortstop and can throw much better from second to the plate 
than from the plate to second. 

Many spectators wonder why, with men on bases, the pitcher 
does not put the first ball over the plate and trust to luck in forc- 
ing the man out at second. Often this is due to the catcher. 
Sometimes when I am sure of my pitcher, and know he has con- 




KITSON 

Just before the preliminary move, gaining speed as he unwinds for the 

final drive to the plate. 



How to Play Base Ball. 7^ 

trol, I signal him to waste the first two balls in an attempt to 
coax the man on first base to try to steal second. Then with the 
ball coming where the batsman cannot well hit it, I am ready 
for the throw. Signals from the basemen to the catcher for 
throws to the bag do not catch a runner very often, but they are 
worth trying, arid moreover hold the runner closer to the bag 
and are invaluable for that reason, because a fraction of a second 
often determines the difference between a put-out and safety 
to the runner. The catcher and basemen must work together 
and a catcher will not throw without a signal. 

The pitcher usually determines for himself when to throw the 
ball to base to catch a runner, and when to deliver it to the plate. 
Some catchers signal on these occasions, but 1 have tried it and 
found that it is likely to cause confusion. So many different 
players are concerned that one may be off balance or out of his 
position when the ball is delivered or hit in his direction. 

Manager Frank Selee was accustomed to call his players 
together to discuss any such play or if a new one is presented 
he calls for the opinions of his men as to how the play should 
be met. Thus there is an exchange of ideas, and without sig- 
nals they know just what each man is expected to do if such 
a condition arises again. I think it a good idea. Such knowledge 
is almost as valuable to a catcher as to the other players, for 
there is no telling when he will be brought into the play by some 
one's dash for the plate. 

There is much to be said in throwing to bases. Of course the 
throws should be low to enable the baseman to tag the runner 
without changing his position, but the catcher throws in such a 
hurry that he is satisfied to get the ball to the baseman any old 
way, so it is on time. Naturally his speed in throwing it and the 
manner in which it goes to the baseman determine the difference 
between a good and a poor catcher. But all these latter considera- 
tions revert to the original proposition that a catcher must be 
able to catch and throw. Then comes the science of the game 




MATTHEWSON 

Showing the position as the hall leaves his hand for a fast high ball and 
a drop. Good form. 



How to Play Base Ball. 75 

BY M. J. KITTRIDGE 

A player behind the bat must keep his whole mind on his 
work and set a good example for the other players. 

More men are injured by trying to save themselves than when 
they go close under the bat, and are quick to be first in every 
mixup, especially where the base-runners are coming into the 
home plate. 

By working with signs, and always knowing what kind of a 
ball to look for, it must be a very wide ball that a catcher cannot 
at least block. Since the catchers have done all their work close 
up, the pitchers have grown more accurate, until now you sel- 
dom see a passed ball in a game. 

With men on bases a pitcher should always work with his 
catcher, especially at first, as throwing has grown to be a 
long suit with the best catchers of the present time, and 
then, too, the catchers must practice throwing from different po- 
sitions, as it is out of the question to always be set in a position 
to make a good throw. I think it is fully as difficult to throw 
to first and third as to second base, as you cannot always get a 
good free arm swing before letting the ball go. Plenty of 
practice before the games is necessary, as you become accustomed 
to the player covering the position, which is always sure to 
make throwing more accurate. 

A catcher should be careful of his throwing arm and start off 
in the spring by a very Httle work in that line each day until the 
arm becomes strong. Plenty of work by the back muscles should 
be the rule by the catchers, who have hard throwing to do, and 
yet one of the most essential things in the game is returning the 
ball to the pitcher in a way that he can take it without leaving 
his position or taking a chance of injuring a finger. 

I do not believe in too many signs. I give my signs to the 
pitcher with my fingers while in a squatting position to prevent 
the other side from calling the turn, otherwise the infielders 
might discover the tip and be prepared, thus giving them a 
chance to cover a great deal more ground than if they were 
simply guessing as to what kind of a ball the batsman was' 
to get. 




McGINNITY, 

Who does all of his pitching from one position and depends on an all 
round assortment of curves, with a phenomenal raise ball. 



How to Play Base Ball. yj 

When a pitcher is wild it is a good idea to hold your hands 
over the plate for a target. This is also often done to deceive 
the batsman, but is a great help to the pitchers. 

When taking the ball for a throw, take one step back, if 
possible, and with a continuous swing and the weight on your 
left foot (when throwing right handed) get the ball away as 
quick as possible to second base. To the other bases it is not 
necessary to put so much thought into your work, as throwing 
to those corners is more of the snap order. 

There are a few who can throw without getting into position, 
and while it makes a pretty exhibition it is bad practice for the 
arm and side, and likely to put most players out of business. The 
overhand throw has been the winner since the days of Charley 
Bennett and William Ewing. 

Unnecessary throwing to bases should be avoided. 

On foul flies the catcher should turn fully around while pull- 
ing off the mask and start looking for the ball. If the ball proves 
to be one over the plate it is much better to come in for the 
catch, than stand directly under the descending sphere. 

Every batsman has some weakness and by a careful study the 
catcher should be a great help to the pitcher who has control. 
After a dozen years behind the bat, with all kinds of pitchers 
and always doing the bulk of the catching, I feel as able to-day 
as ever, to do first-class work. In fact, I fully enjoy catching 
behind a heady pitcher with a clever ball team in front of me, 
and the hotter they come the better I like it. 




RUSIE. 
A restful position while waiting to take or give the signal. Good form. 



How to Play Base Ball. 79 



HOW 10 Ploy First Rose 



BY HUGH JENNINGS 

First base is one of the most difficult positions on a ball field 
to play properly. Catching a thrown ball while keeping one foot 
on the base is but the preliminary work to what is called for at 
the first corner. 

A first baseman must have natural talent for taking all kind 
of pickups. He should be a sure catch with either hand, gloved 
or ungloved. He must not be afraid of a runner coming into 
the bag, and should be able to judge a high throw after a jump 
as well as a line one into the big mitt, I go out and meet the 
throw, as it often gives an out where the man would otherwise 
be safe. Then, too, I think it encourages the player throwing 
the ball. 

With a base-runner at first I play in the inside of the base, 
and when looking for a bunt or sacrifice move in with the pitch. 
With men at first and second I play well back of the base for a 
fast ground hit but keep in touch with the catcher, who can often 
see a man taking long chances away from the base. Throws 
from the catcher must be tipped out ahead and the play made 
very fast, the baseman taking the ball on the run and blocking 
off the runner. 

I believe in giving the runner a clean path to get back to the 
base, but am not particular about playing the ball easy on the man. 
As everything must be done quickly, basemen are likely to be 
considered rough. 

It requires a heap of practice to take the ball on the swing 
and put it on the runner. I do not believe in the pitcher throw- 
ing continually to first, as he is more apt to get his man by 
picking the time and doing his work well. 

When scores are close a first baseman must often take long 
chances, and with a clever man in the box clever plays are 




DINNEEN 

Throwing his famous drop out-curve to the bat. On his toes as the ball 

leaves his fingers. 



How to Play Base Ball 8i 

pulled off. Heading men off at second and third on clever bunts 
is impossible, but when the balls are hit lightly or at times 
freely the first baseman can take the ball on the move-in and 
by accurate throwing get his man at second. 

After taking a throw the baseman should get into throwing 
position at once, as a second lost may give a clever base-runner 
a big lead for another base where the score is close and the 
player taking desperate chances. 

The first baseman should go for every fly ball within reach 
to the left of the second baseman's territory, especially the balls 
going up between the pitcher and himself. 

Keeping the foot against the base and judging to a nicety how 
far you can reach requires long practice. A player should never 
make the mistake of remaining on the base on a throw too wide 
to handle; rather take a chance and go after the ball and find 
the base later. The runner coming for the base will often 
decide what chances you are to take. 

When balls are thrown low try and block the ball at least. 
For this reason it is well to practice making your long break 
pickups well in front, so that you may block the ball, even if you 
fail to get it into your hands. 

A first baseman should be a good fielder of ground balls, and 
with the bases clear should depend on the pitcher covering the 
base on every ball hit to his left. 

I play well back of the line and go for every grounder that 
goes to my left, as well as those to my right, when I think they 
are out of the second baseman's reach. With a ground-covering 
second baseman it's a sharp drive that can get through when the 
first baseman plays well back and capable of making all his plays 
on the run. It is well to toss the ball to the base well ahead of 
the pitcher, so that he can take it crossing the base. A ball 
tossed is much easier to handle than a ball thrown. 

A baseman should have absolute confidence in the pitcher 
covering the base, even when the ball is hit slowly out of his 
reach. The play at all times is for the first baseman to get the 
ground balls, depending on the pitcher to cover the base. 




WILLIS, 

The greatest drop-ball pitcher of the age, in position when the ball leaves 

his hand. Very hard on the arm, as well as requiring 

a tall man to be effective. 



Holu to Play Base Ball. 83 



HOW 10 Play second Rose 



BY NAPOLEON LAJOIE 

Unless able to cover a lot of ground and take balls on either 
side, under full headway, a player should never try to becon^e a 
second baseman. 

Men with long arms make the best second basemen, as they 
are often able to make stops without slacking their speed and toss 
the ball to a base for an out. 

I play a deep field and change my distance from the base 
according to the style of pitching I am backing up. If a weak 
fielding pitcher, who will allow medium hit balls to go through 
the box, I play closer to second. Then again you must size up 
the man at the bat and know the style of ball the pitcher is to 
feed him. It is always best to go in and meet the ball and 
smother it if you find it coming with a shoot. I never make up 
my mind how to take the ball until it is very close, for it may 
take a jump if you set yourself for the regulation bound. 

It pays to keep on your feet, although at times the spectators 
have an idea that the man rolling about in the dust is doing the 
most effective work. 

I always have a perfect understanding with the shortstop and 
catcher, as to who will cover the base, and play a bit closer when 
out for a double play. It is not a bad idea to take your cue from 
the second baseman after he sends you a ball for a force-out. 
If there is no chance for a double you should hold the ball 
A tip to let the ball go will help, as you feel there is a good 
chance to get the man. In turning to throw, step in front of 
the base and throw regardless of the man coming down, as he 
will generally look out for himself, and is not anxious to get 
hit with the ball. 

A second baseman should go for short flies, and depend on 
the outfielders for the coaching, as they are in a better position 
to judge the ball. 



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DAN McGANN, 
First baseman of the champion Giants, and, taking everything into 
consideration, batting, fielding and base running, 
fastest big players in the business. 



one of the 



How to Play Base Ball. 85 

The second baseman should go in for the short throw with 
the catcher sending the ball down for a man and a runner at 
third. This play requires practice and a good throwing catcher. 
When running down a man between bases go after him on the 
jump, and get him under full headway before throwing the balL 

I instinctively start for the second base as soon as I see the 
ball is hit to the right of me. It pays to be at the bag in time to 
help the throw from short or third, for a fraction of a second 
will lose a double play, and nothing is more effective than a fast 
double play on a ground hit. When taking throws from the 
catcher to get a base-runner coming from first, stand to the left 
of the base, if the throw will allow, as nine out of ten runners 
will try to go back of the base. Fall back with the ball, as the 
runners often do phenomenal stunts in getting away from being 
touched. 

Underhand throwing is very essential, as you have many short 
throws to make and no time to straighten up for a full swing. 

Second base gives a player an opportunity to show up bettei 
than any other position, as it is truly styled "the key to the 
infield," and I believe a player will last longer in the game in 
this position than any other, if he is a natural and not a made 
ball player. 

All the fine team plays of the game are made by first signaling. 
With a man at third and second, the latter will usually take big 
ground, especially when his run would win a game. A throw 
from the catcher would generally be a cue for a clever base- 
runner to go on to third, but in this case he is blocked off by 
another runner, so that his chances are all in returning to the 
base. I see the opportunity and tip the catcher to throw the 
next ball straight to the bag and as soon as the ball is sent in by 
the pitcher I am on my way to the base to head off the runner. 
Finding that he is cut off the runner will start for third base 
and I have no trouble in getting the man nearest home. The 
pitcher must be in on the play, and keep the ball wide of the 
batsman. 




JAMES COLLINS. 
Natural position at the bat, ready for any kind of a pitched ball ; firmly 
set on the right foot. Perfect form. 



How to Play Base Ball, 87 

BY WILLIAM GLEASON 

While I consider second base a very easy position to play, 
compared to third base, yet I believe more depends on the sec- 
ond baseman than any other position. A man must be particu- 
larly strong on his right side to play this position and be an 
accurate thrower from any position, as the ball must be returned 
to first and home from some very awkward angles when double 
plays are called for. 

A fielder should always go in to meet the ball and smother 
the bound, when it might take an ugly hop, if the long chance 
were taken. Then, too, the runner must be sized up and the 
ball played accordingly. A fast runner will often hurry you on 
a perfect bound, so that you must play the runner as well as 
the ball. 

I believe in keeping in front of the ball and in putting two 
hands where it is possible. While on a run to the right I pick 
up the ball with my left hand and throw while on the run, this 
takes a lot of practice, as the ball is likely to curve and go wide 
of the mark. All infielders should practice backhand throwing, 
as it oftens saves time and gets the ball ahead of the runner. 
Underhand throwing is absolutely necessary, especially when 
sending the ball to the plate on the return of the ball from the 
catcher on a double steal. If the ball is thrown low, it would 
be useless to try for the man at the plate after straightening up, 
so the idea is to return the ball underhanded on the run. This, 
too, requires a heap of practice. 

In making a double play to first I take my cue from the man 
who sends me the ball and when getting my sign I turn and 
let her go without any regard of the man coming down; let 
him take care of himself. 

Take the ball in front of the base and step into the diamond 
as you throw to first for the double. Never throw the ball 
without some chance to get your man unless in extreme cases. 

I protect myself from the runners by turning my hip in their 
direction well braced. A collision under these circumstances 
gives the runner the w^orst of it and he is not likely to repeat. 



How to Play Base Ball. 89 

I never injured a ball player intentionally. It does not pay, as 
the profession is one that a man can remain in for a long time 
if he avoids being injured and takes care of himself. 

I catch a thrown ball when possible about shoulder high, as 
this gives you a good position to throw from and there is 
nothing of more advantage than always being in position to 
play ball. 

I have seen some pretty plays made by scooping the ball and 
tossing it back to the shortstop covering second for a force-out. 
This was where there was no chance to stop the ball and throw. 
It was much the same as playing the ball with a tennis racket, 
being sure to get a good aim for the man waiting on the base. 
This play has been nearly perfected by Tom Daly and Ritchey 
of the Pittsburg club. 

I trap a ball very close to a perpendicular position, if anything 
with the heel of my hand slanting toward the field, in this 
way preventing the ball from rolling up my arms. 

To field ground balls one should practice as faithfully as a 
billiard player while perfecting masse shots. As the ball must 
be played clean at all times, whether on the run or standing 
still, the short pickup is everything to a second baseman, and 
unless the position comes natural I would advise a player to 
try some other position. 

Never try for long distance throwing or send the ball into 
the air, as it puts your throwing arm in danger and the chances 
for a good salary less. 




JENNINGS 
Ready to hit v ftile the man on the base runs. Takes the bat up to 
sv-rre of meeting the ball squarely. Good form. 



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HOW 10 Play Thrrd Rose 



BY JAMES COLLINS 

First of all a third baseman must be a good thrower. Next 
he must have the knack of taking a ball between bounds, and 
thirdly he must be ever on the alert and fearless, for no man has 
the hot shot to handle as the third baseman. 

A clever batsman that can bunt and hit out will keep you 
guessing at third base. I play quite deep for all and come in 
with the pitch, if I see any signs of bunting, unless I have been 
tipped off by the catcher to keep back for a hard drive. 

I always cross in front of the shortstop for the slow grounders 
as I can get to them first, I usually take a wide ball with one 
hand, as it gives a better chance to get into position to throw. 

A player should have his mind made up before the ball is 
pitched as to which base he will throw. In fact, a player should 
never take his mind off the game. 

Slow grounders to my right I take up with one hand and 
throw to first without getting into position, as deliberate work 
will lose the man. 

Trapping a ball is the most scientific department of base ball, 
and no player has more difficult work in this line than the third 
baseman. A very slow runner will sometimes allow you to 
play an ugly grounder on a long bound, taking chances that it 
jumps and gets by. The best way to play all kinds of ground 
balls is to be on the move and trap them just as the ball is about 
to come from the ground, being well over the ball, with the side 
of the hands close together in such a position that the ball will 
have no chance to come up and can be scooped, when not held, 
the first time. 

I believe in giving the runner a fair show to reach third and 
never block a player off, unless t have the ball. I never force 
a runner outside his proper latitude, as there is great danger of 



92 How to Play Base Ball. 

injuring a base-runner mailing close connections for home. I 
think a player will last longer and be of more value to his club 
who plays the game without an idea of putting his fellow player 
out of business. This has been my rule and I have yet to find a 
player attempting to do me an injury. A player's reputation 
counts, and a player injured is an expensive adjunct to a ball 
team. 

Base-runners come into third feet first, head first and throwing 
twisters, as it is usually a close call and players seldom attempt 
to steal third unless runs are scarce and desperate chances are 
called for. Mindful of this a baseman is often apt to drop a finely 
thrown ball. I should say, first, be sure of the ball and be care- 
ful to hold it after colliding with the runner. 

With a chance for a force-out at second the ball should be 
thrown for the bag at a medium pace, trusting the second base- 
man to get there. When trying for a double play with a fast 
man at the bat is is well to put extra steam on the throw to 
second. 

1 want to know the kind of ball the pitcher is about to deliver ; 
that is, whether a curve or a straight ball, as it improves one's 
ground covering at least twenty-five per cent. 

Third baseman should be about as careful as the pitchers in 
starting out in the spring, for a lame arm is a hard thing to 
get rid of and without the arm in the pink of condition a third 
baseman will carry a big handicap. 



BY LAVE CROSS 

A third baseman should love to face the hottest kind of 
drives from the bat, for unless a player has the knack as well as 
nerve he should never locate at the third corner of the diamond. 

I always play my man coming in for the weak hitters and 
playing deep for the drivers with an eye to the hunters, as you 
must be on the move to gather up a slow bunt, and get it to 
first in time. I play the balls to my left with one hand, practi- 
cally gathering up the ball while on the run changing it to my 



How to Play Base Ball. 93 

right hand, and by continual practice I have found the way to 
get the ball to first while on the move. 

A fast drive gives you the time to pick up the ball— should 
you only partially stop it— while one must be quick going after 
a fumble, yet it pays to be sure, for it's quite hard to keep 
your eye on the runner and on the ball you are trying to pick up 
at the same time. 

A third baseman should continually practice throwing across 
the diamond to first base from every possible position. I place 
a good deal of confidence in my left hand mitt, and when making 
dead sure of a bound, often smother the ball. The best way, 
however, is to get the ball on the short pick-up, unless where 
you have a slow man going to first and the ground is good, so 
that you can depend on bounds. 

I handle bunts with one hand, nine times out of ten. You 
must pick up the ball on the dead run, and can reach the ground 
with one hand where you could not use two without losing 
valuable time. 

In touching a man at third one should drop back with the 
ball and swing low and at full length, for the runner may take 
a wide slide and get away, even when you have plenty of time. 
Don't be afraid to touch your man, as base ball is not a dude's 
game. 

With a man at first and looking for a force-out, I size up 
the speed of the runner and let the ball go to second without 
hesitation, leaving it to the second baseman or shortstop to 
cover the base. 

With men at second and first I depend on the shortstop to 
cover third, when I go in for a bunt or slow ball, and by a little 
life one can often get a slow runner coming over from second 
on a force-out, as the runner is seldom looking for a play of 
this kind. 

When you get a man betvv^een bases keep him on a run and 
throw the ball to the nearest man, as runners are often lost 
when the ball is thrown to the fielder nearest the base. This 
play should be practiced until every man knows what part to 



How to Play Base Ball. 

take in the mixup, for there is nothing more humiliating than 
to lose a man after having him trapped. I work with signs 
from the catcher and know when he is about to throw the 
next ball to the base to try and get a man napping. I never 
move for the base until the ball is nearly to the catcher, and 
then look for the throw right over the base. The man coming 
back will invariably slide to the base, so that there is little 
danger of hitting the runner with the ball if kept waist high. 

Underhand throwing is a necessity for a third baseman. My 
advice to young players is practice and keep the arm in condi- 
tion by refusing to make any extra long throws. 

A third baseman must keep his mind on the game every in- 
stant, like no other position, for no one can back up or help 
out the man at third. For this rea"son, too, a player should 
block every ground ball passing to his right, even with no 
chance of getting his man, for a grounder along the line at 
third means two bases. 

It requires natural trappers and accurate speedy throwers tc 
make good at third base. 



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HOW to Play Shortstop 



BY HERMAN LONG 

The shortstop should be a first-class thrower from long and 
short distances, and from most any kind of a position. I play 
the position very deep, well to the right for a left handed batter, 
figuring that the third baseman will come across for the slow 
grounders. I always watch closely the signs given by the pitcher 
and catcher, as it enables me to cover more ground. An out- 
curve to a right handed batter means the ball will go to the right 
of second base, while a straight ball is likely to come fast td 
short or third base. 

Taking a ball on the run near or past second base should be 
done with one hand, and the throw to first made carefully, as 
the ball will raise when thrown on the run and it is out of the 
question to steady yourself. 

A grounder coming with extra speed should be played care- 
fully, while a slow grounder must be handled on the run and 
chances taken on a pickup between bounds. 

I pay little attention to keeping my heels together on a ground 
ball, depending wholly on my hands as the outfielders will pre- 
vent an extra base should the ball break through. 

I watch the catcher for signals as to when he intends to have 
me cover second for a thrown ball, but one should be careful 
about leaving the position before the ball is on the way to the 
plate, in this way preventing the batsman from knowing who 
will leave a place open for a ground ball. 

I want the catcher to throw the ball at the base taking chances 
on having it taken care of by either the second baseman or 
shortstop. 

The shortstop should always cut right for second base on 
every ball hit to the left of the pitcher, and should cover the 
base on the throwdown from the catcher with a man on first 



g6 How to Flay Base Ball. 

and third base, as the second baseman will be in a better position 
to return a short throw to the plate if the man starts for home. 

Shortstops rmi the greatest risks of being injured by covering 
second base on a throw from the catcher to get a runner trying 
for a base. The shortstop has very little chance to block the 
man off and must make the play by swinging the ball low and 
while going back, as the runner is sure to go wide of the base. 
Never go after a man the second time, for the umpire is usually 
in sympathy with the fielder who handles the ball in good style. 
This is a feature of shortstop work that requires a great deal 
of constant practice and a heap of nerve, for once a fielder is 
shy of the runner he will make a poor man to throw to. 

A weak third baseman is a big handicap to a shortstop. I go 
for every fly hit to the short outfield, as you never know just 
how much ground you can cover when you start. The outfield- 
ers knowing that you are after everything will help you by 
calling out, as a shortstop cannot afford to take his eye off the 
ball long enough to see if another fielder is headed for the 
same place. 

I go to meet the throw from a long hit, as time is gained by 
handling the ball twice when the throw is too far to line the 
ball home. In throwing to the plate the ball should always be 
sent low, as extra speed will cause it to rise; while, should the 
throw be short, if it is on a line, it may answer the same purpose 
and get the runner. 

I never could get too much good lively practice in fielding, and 
believe in fast preliminary work by the infield before a game, 
and a chance to measure the distance to first by a throw when 
there is time as the game proceeds. 

A shortstop must practice underhand throwing, as no other 
position is called on for the variety of throwing as is the short- 
stop. My advice is practice, practice, practice. 



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How to Pl<iy the infield 



BY CHARLES A. COMISKEY 

Only players with a natural aptitude for base ball can become 
successful infielders. A good mechanical player, who can hit 
at a fair clip, may make good and hold a position in the outfield, 
but when he comes in to the diamond he must be a quick thinker, 
a fast fielder and a natural player as well. 

I wonder how many base ball fans have thought of the build 
of these infielders and the part that plays in determining a man's 
qualification for a certain position. For instance, the first base- 
man must be a tall, rangy fellow, who can cover ground, but 
more especially one who has a reach to catch throws a trifle wild. 
Then again height and reach are valuable in stepping forward to 
meet thrown balls. Many a first baseman who understands his 
position robs batsmen of hits merely by stretching out and 
meeting the ball. In the course of a season this one or two feet 
advantage will mean a score or more less base hits. Now the 
second baseman and shortstop, on the other hand, the latter 
especially, should be short, chunky men, something of the 
dachshund order, for they have to gather the ball in from all 
positions while on the run, so the lower they are to the ground 
the better. Most of the great third basemen are small men or 
men of medium height, but' it is not so essential there. 

In playing the bags many managers have different ideas, but 
I have my own, and in regard to first base, the position I played 
on the old St. Louis team my opinions are set. I am a great 
believer in playing deep and depending on the pitcher to cover 
the bag in many instances. I always played my position ten or 
fifteen feet deeper than the other first basemen, and the pitchers 
had to get over to cover the bag. They could not be sluggish 
and try to show me up. If I saw the pitcher was loafing on me 
I fielded the ball and then threw to first whether anyone was 



gg How to Play Base Ball. 

there or not. Then the crowd saw who was to blame, and pretty 
soon the pitchers got in the habit of running over rapidly rather 
than be roasted. But generally a baseman has no trouble, for 
when a pitcher sees his first baseman cutting off hits into right 
field, he is glad to do his part. Often I have worked plays where 
the second baseman ran over to receive my put out. At the 
same time I always played the foul line safe, for a hit along the 
foul lines is the most damaging of any. It is nearly always good 
for two bases, and often for three, for the fielders are away 
off and have a long run to field the ball. The same principle 
holds good at third. As a general rule, I would say the first 
baseman should field the ball whenever possible and leave his 
pitcher to cover first. 

The same idea of playing deep I would apply to second and 
short, as it gives better opportunity to cover ground and it is 
much easier to run in on a slow ball than to run out on a short 
fly. I also favor playing the shortstop and second baseman 
pretty wide of second base to allow the first and third basemen 
to watch the foul lines. Any ball the pitcher cannot stop is 
pretty likely to clip through to center anyway. The third base- 
man need hardly play as deep as the first baseman, because his 
is a long throw to first and there is always the danger of bunts. 
So much for the fielding of the positions. 

Then comes in the science of team play — what man shall cover 
second, and whether to play for the batter or base-runner. No 
set rule can be laid for much of this, and it is here the instinct 
of a ball player shows itself and the difference between good 
and bad players is shown. My general rule is to play for the 
batter unless the score is very close. In other words, do not try 
so much to recover from harm already done as to prevent more 
harm. So, unless the score is very close and it is near the end 
of a game, I never pull in my infielders for a possible play at 
the plate, but rather play for the base-runner. The same applies 
on a single to the outfield. Forward the ball to second, and keep 
the runner at first rather than try for a doubtful out at the 
plate. Of course, situations alter any such rule, and circum- 



How to Play Base Ball. 99 

stances may force an infield play close in, although the batter's 
chances of cutting it through are greater. Whether the shortstop 
or second baseman shall cover second is a question determined 
by team signals and is frequently changed. Often an opposing 
base-runner will make a bluff to steal second, so his batter may 
see which man is slated to cover the bag. The batter then 
tries to cut the ball through the prospective opening. This is 
part of the science of the game. 

With one man on base, the play on a ball hit to second or 
short is naturally to second base, with a chance for a double 
play. But on balls hit to third, or first, the play is generally to 
first. With a man on first and third, unless the hit be very short, 
the play is to first or second, allowing the runner to score, for 
the chances are he has a good lead and cannot be caught anyway. 

With two out the play is always for the batsmen, except in 
the case of an easy force-out, for any run crossing the plate on 
the third out does not count. 

I am a great believer in a safe ball, but at that it is the knowl- 
edge when to make a daring play or turn a clever trick that 
makes the great ball players and the winning teams, and I think 
our old St. Louis Browns knew about as well as anybody. Of 
course, having been a first baseman I'm a crank on the subject 
of first base play. When I began it was the jumping-off place. 
It was from first base to the bench, but I regard it as one of the 
most important positions, and I always want a good first base- 
man on my team. 



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HOW ro Play the outfield 



BY FRED CLARKE 

I stand perfectly natural, ready to go in any direction, with 
my spikes having a good hold, for the least slip or late start will 
often make a difference of frc .n one foot to two yards, and a ball 
can be lost on a loss of twc inches. Therefore, I say there is 
everything in a quick and sure start, when the ball is hit. 

Then, too, every outfielder should be ready to back up, the 
center fielder having more than the others in that line, as he is 
called on to back up both the left and right fielders as well as 
the balls that come out from the catcher's wild throwing to 
second. By keeping track of the batsman you can tell pretty 
well how to play. Some are short hitters, while others are both 
long and short hitters. In the latter case I play deep for the 
man, unless the score is close and there is a man on second who 
may try to score ; then I come in close, with the idea of throwing 
to the plate if the ball is a grounder. 

When throwing, always keep the ball low, and to the home 
plate a good fast bound is often the best way, as the chances are 
that it will not go over the catcher's head, as a fast line ball 
sent high is likely to raise. 

It is well to get the ball away from the outfield as soon as 
possible, as clever base-runners will get a good start on a slow 
return of the ball, and finding himself hurried and surprised 
the fielder is more apt to throw wild. 

Outfielders should practice handling grounders in the outfield. 
Infield practice is beneficial for this work. I prefer to go in to 
meet the ball and smother it rather than play it sure, as outfields 
are usually rough and the ball may take unlooked-for bounds 
and get by, when every one on the bases will have a free run 
home. Often the outfielder is blamed where he is not at fault, 
as the grounds make the trouble. 



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A line drive to the left field will raise, and must be watched 
carefully. Balls that drop short grow very heavy and when 
taken on the dead run well in front a fielder must not be too 
particular about keeping his feet. 

An outfielder should hold any ball that he can get his hands 
on. When very low he must take chances of soiling his uniform ; 
when high, he should give with the ball, and when over the 
head take them in the most natural way; but keep your eye on 
the ball, the exception being a tremendous drive far over your 
head, when better time can be made by turning around and 
going down the field after timing the direction of the ball, and 
when well under the spot you look for it to drop turn and take 
the ball. This kind of work can be satisfactorily accomplished 
by long practice and then only a natural ball player can expect 
to become the real thing. 

I usually play my man without regard to the signals of the 
pitcher, unless where I am tipped off that a slow ball is to be sent 
in, when I fall back and go closer to the foul line where the 
ball ground will allow. 

Balls to the left and right fields are likely to curve more than 
to center. A good fielder can, with a little practice, play one about 
as well as the other. The left and center fielders have more 
throws to make to the home plate and should therefore be good, 
hard throwers, who can get the ball in play on the run. 

I am one who fully believes in getting the arm in good shape 
in the spring before taking any chances with long distance throw- 
ing. It is well to practice the different distances from the out- 
field to the bases, for you will often be hurried and must take 
a chance without being too particular. 

After you once start, never let up, for you never can quite tell 
how much ground you can cover for a ball, especially a weak 
fly out of reach of the infield. Once sure of the ball, call out 
you have it, and the first man that calls give him the right of 
way. He knowing that he has a clear field, will hustle to the 
last without fear of a collision. It is just as much of a trick to 
play the outfield as any other position. 



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The Earmarks o( a Ball Player 



BY JOHN J. McGRAW 

In picking out a youngster who is likely to develop into a valu- 
able player I first look for a man who is fast and shifty on his 
feet and who can take care of his hands when the ball is coming 
toward him. All this talk of heady young players who know the 
game is all right, but I find that few men break into the major 
leagues who already know so much that I do not want to teach 
them a few points. Especially is this true of college players. 

A young player should be a good batter, but if he shows a good 
eye and perchance is hitting tc one field for put-outs where natu- 
rally he should be trymg to hit the ball in another direction, I am 
willing to attempt io teach him the correct position at the bat and 
what science there is in batting, in addition to the finer points 
of the game as practiced in the American and National Leagues. 
While good batters cannot be developed absolutely, they can be 
improved if they have the natural qualities, and often a poor hit- 
ter becomes a good one by proper coaching. 

I think the greatest weakness of young players is in base-run- 
ning. Pitching and fielding are taught in the colleges and batting 
to a lesser extent, but base-running is an art which often decides 
many a close game and is one of the most important departments 
of baseball. Much of the trouble is due to the fault of attempting 
to play too far off the bag, rendering the player liable to be 
caught napping. In his anxiety to take a big lead the young player 
gets too far down the base line as the pitcher is delivering the 
ball. As a result he is unbalanced in his readiness to return to 
the bag on a throw from the catcher instead of being in motion 
ready for a dash to the next bag in the event of a dropped ball, a 
throw a trifle wild which pulls the catcher out of position or any 
other mishap. 

I coach my men to play moderately close to the bag, ready to 



How to Play Base Ball. lOj 

move on instead of to come back after the pitcher's delivery. This 
is especially valuable in the case of an infield hit, and lessens 
the chances of a force out, as the runner is already under way 
instead of getting up speed. Of course in the hit and run game 
the base-runner has received his signal and is off on his way at 
once as soon as the pitcher makes the first motion in his delivery 
of the ball to the plate. 

Another common fault of youngsters is to play too far for- 
ward in batting. Instead of standing back and stepping forward 
to meet the ball with a good leverage and better judgment, the 
player, in his anxiety to get a start, steps as far forward as the 
batter's box allows, and is thus nearer the pitcher, which 
naturally is a disadvantage. Often, too, they are slow in getting 
away from the plate after hitting the ball, but this is largely a 
matter of practice, which I try to remedy at once. 

Of course, if a man shows himself awkward in handling flies 
or if as an infielder he seems unable to get in front of the ball 
I give him small thought unless he shows by his other actions 
that it is merely a lack of teaching. Much of the success of 
Mertes at second base is due to the fact that he is active and gets 
in front of the ball, thus receiving it in good position for the 
throw to first. 

There is another important point which I regard as almost 
invaluable for outfielders. That is not to return the ball too high 
after a fly or hit. If a runner is on the bases and the fielder 
returns the ball high to the baseman he is liable to either drop 
it in his hurry or to let it get away. Even if he receives the 
throw perfectly he must bring it down to touch the runner, 
which takes the second's time which often allows the runner 
the base. I instruct my men to throw the ball in on a line, or 
so that the baseman will receive it on the bound, which is prefer- 
able. The ball which strikes the ground usually shoots, so that 
really no time is lost. 

In regard to aggressiveness— one of the qualities for which the 
old Baltimores were noted— the young player will catch that partly 
from his teammates and partly from instructions to play fast 



104 Horv to Play Base Bat. 

all the time, to take chances when he is likely to get away with 
them and in general to keep awake and in the game all the time. 
I am not a stickler for some points of discipline. I never 
drink in playing season and never even took a drink until I wai 
twenty-three years old, and I have never used tobacco, which I 
think affects the nerves and injures a man's batting eyes, but I 
have never laid down any rules for the men on these points. But 
I do want early hours. A ball player needs plenty of sleep, and 
I ask my men to be in bed by twelve o'clock and earlier if they 
feel like it, which they usually do. There is no use to lay down 
ironclad rules. A player who wants to break rules will find 
some opportunity for doing so, and a man who persists in doing 
so is not valuable to any team. But you will find the players, 
as a rule, just as anxious to win as the manager or captain, and 
are consequently in need of little discipline. 



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105 



Good Advice for Players 



If a player starts off well, the chances are he will keep in the 
same condition throughout the season. Young players generally 
go into the games without any preparation, and many of them 
pull through all right. 

When the grounds are damp at playing grounds, the players 
should always wear rubbers over their shoes and keep their legs 
well covered up with thick stockings, as the ankle and knee are 
very sensitive parts of the human body, and if not properly cared 
for after lively runs are likely to twinge with little disagreeable 
pains, the forerunner of a bad case of rheumatism. 

Preparation is an essential to nearly all things, and base ball is 
no exception. I have seen many young men start out in a most 
brilliant though careless manner and then go to pieces. 

Particular attention should be given to the arm, and a lively 
massage treatment to get the blood into circulation is an almost 
necessary thing. This practice of rubbing should be kept up 
each day. 

Another thing that is essential to perfect health for ball playing 
is the proper digestion of food, and to get this it is necessary to 
have regular exercise and regular hours for meals. A man should 
rise not later than seven in the mo^'ning and retire not later than 
II p. M. During the playing season all players should abstain 
from all kinds of liquor or stimulants. 

Warm rooms for dressing purposes are a necessity for ball 
players. A manager should always see to it that a comfortable 
place of this kind is provided. 



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As for the matter of food which a ball player should eat I can 
say nothing. I believe it to be out of the question to regulate 
the diet of a base ball player. I have always noticed, however, 
that an intelligent man will look out for his stomach. The young- 
sters can only be looked after while the teams are away on the 
road. 

A ball player should never eat a hearty meal previous to the 
beginning of a game. A light lunch consisting of cold roast beef 
is the proper thing at that time. 



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HOW to Organize 9 Team 



BY T. H. MURNANE 

Name the time and place for all who wish for a try-out to 
I gather. Select two teams from the boys. Each team elects 
its captain. Then choose some experienced base ball man to act 
as judge of the merits of the contestants. Play five-inning 
games, and if enough players show up, select the second team 
or teams, finally culling out enough players for two teams with 
extra men. Then play these two teams a series of games and 
gradually select your regular team. As the best players will 
soon show out, let those players left behind make up a second 
team and so on. In this way the players will become classified 
and work together. 

Young players should study the rules and get all the infor- 
mation possible about the great professional players who, like 
themselves, were all beginners at one time, but having mastered 
the science of the game can play with ease and less chance for 
injury. 

The orders of the captain should be obeyed to the letter and 
the members of the team should often get together and map 
out team-work and signals, and then practice faithfully, for 
often an ordinary player can be very useful when working 
intelligently with his team-mates. It takes determination to 
make a good ball player, and one must try every position to 
know for which one he is most fitted. Learn to back up, and 
don't make any unnecessary fuss over a play that you can in no 
way improve on or help out. The great players make few 
unnecessary moves, using judgment and saving their energy. 
Throwing or pitching at a target will improve one's aim, and 
players should always refrain from throwing long distances, 
especially early in the season. 



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HOW to Monage a Team 



BY JAMES A. COLLINS 

Manager of the Boston American League Team, Champions of the World. 

My experience has been that you must first get the absolute 
confidence of your ball players, and then all that is in them out. 
I have made it a rule to get rid of the players who failed to take 
pride in their work or in personal condition. 

Once you have your team selected, it pays to make as few 
changes as possible, even in the order of batting. Players work 
with more confidence when they feel sure of their standing with 
the club, and a player who lacks confidence is not the player for 
a winning team. 

Say very little to the players, but mean what you do say, and 
insist on being obeyed, for the sake of discipline, for let one 
breach go without notice and you will soon lose control. 

I don't believe in too many signals. A few signs well under- 
stood will do the work. I never coach my players in signal 
work. We now and then add some new move, and keep in mind 
our old plays. Base ball is very little different now from any 
time in the last ten years. 

Quick witted men will always beat the slow thinkers if they 
can play the game as well. I like a team with at least three long 
drivers in the game regularly. 

Pitchers after all are the mainstay of a ball club, as well as 
a catcher who can stop base-running. 

Young pla3'ers must be encouraged and taught more by exam- 
ple than by theory. 

Players are naturally fitted for different positions, poor pitch- 
ers often making fine outfielders. 

Ball players can never get too much practice in batting and 
fielding; unless when the weather is extremely warm and the 
men suffer from exhaustion. I allow my players to eat and 
drink what they like. They should be the best judges of what 
is good for them. 



How to Play Base Ball, 



How to Score a Game 



BY T. H. MURNANE 
Give the batsman the benefit of all doubts, for a slow bound- 
ing ball is the most difficult to handle. 

A scorer should never take his eyes off a play, and when in 
doubt as to who handled the ball he should seek for the infor- 
mation from the players. 

I find no trouble in agreeing with scorers who have played the 
game, but have found those who learned to score by book and 
observation hard on the players, and ever anxious to credit 
errors, even when difficult plays were missed. 

Outfielders should never be credited with an error unless 
when they get two hands on the ball. As they use gloves, there 
should be no excuse for muffing line drives. When the outfields 
are rough, considerable leeway should be given when scoring 
errors on ground balls that pass the fielders while coming in 
fast to get the ball for a throw to the bases. 

Never give an error where a fielder misses a short pick-up, 
as all balls are supposed to carry the distance aimed at, and 
when they go low or wide the error must go to the player who 
threw the ball. Where two or more players get mixed up over 
a slow ground ball, it should go as a base hit, the same as a ball 
that drops between two fielders. 

The pitcher and third baseman are entitled to great leeway 
as they are close to the batsmen and must face hot shot with 
little time to figure out the bounds. 

Players should not be given errors when they miss a slow 
ground hit while trying to make a running one-hand play. This 
is taking chances and should be encouraged. 

Infielders playing deep and taking chances should be dealt 
with leniently, and the same rule should apply to infielders cov- 
ering bases for a throw, when they drop the ball in a collision 
with the base-runner. 



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HOW to impire o Game 



BY THOMAS J. CONNOLLY 

Of the American League Staff. 

Before gjny man can successfully umpire a ball game his 
knowledge of the rules must be perfect. When questions con- 
cerning rules are involved a moment's hesitancy connot be tol- 
erated. And it is only when the rules are as positive to him as 
though "he wrote them himself," that an umpire can have the 
assurance to run his game, and to make every decision instan- 
taneously and positively. 

The umpire is the king of a base ball game. All power is 
given him under the rules and if he knows his business and the 
game his lot will not be as miserable as it usually is portrayed. 

Base ball players everywhere respect the umpire who is busi- 
ness down to the ground. No umpire is infallible and mistakes 
sometimes will come to the best of them, but if the man knows 
the game, and shows that he knows it, gives his decisions sharply 
and immediately at the end of each play he will make few 
mistakes, and even if the decision in a close play does not meet 
the approval of those it is against, the deliberateness of the 
oflficial will carry the play with him. 

The umpire holds the key to the game. He should tolerate no 
nonsense from the players, who if they realize this will give 
him little trouble. It is the weak umpire who has difficulties. 

When it is time for the game to begin the umpire should walk 
briskly to the plate, previously having provided himself with 
the batting orders of the two teams. He should announce the 
batteries in a clear voice and then start the game. 

His uniform should be neat, and he should provide himself 
with his own mask and protector. These he should not borrow 
from the players. 

The best place for the umpire to stand is behind the plate ex- 
cept when there is a man on first base. He, of course, should 



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always run to first base on a play there, and in every play in 
fact he should get as near the scene of action as is possible. 

When behind the plate the umpire is always in a position to 
judge balls hit close to the foul lines, for a wrong decision on 
hits of this variety often would be costly and greatly afifect the 
result of a game. In a like manner in a close game any mistake 
at the plate would be more costly than at any other point, for 
every play at the home base means either the scoring or the 
shutting out of a run, and the umpire's place is near this im- 
portant point. 

Watch the signals of the players when men are on bases. By 
knowing this phase of the game and exerting a little intelligence 
plays for men on bases often may be anticipated by the umpire 
who can get to the proper position to make a decision quickly. 

Call the balls and strikes clearly and in making all decisions 
call them out in a loud tone that there may be no misunder- 
standing what the decision is. Never change a decision unless 
it is against the rules, and such a situation never should arise. 

The umpire should keep his temper. He should make the 
players understand his position, but should not be overbearing. 
He should keep his head, and never forfeit a game except as a 
final resort, for the people who pay admission to see the game 
are entitled to a run for their money. Do not talk to the play- 
ers, or be familiar, but do not antagonize them. "Fair play" 
and an even break is what ball players want and expect from 
an umpire, and if they have this confidence in the umpire, few 
will be aggressive. The players take their cue from the umpire. 

There are many rules made expressly to aid the umpire in 
keeping the game under control. He should take advantage of 
all of these. He should keep the game and the players moving. 
Make the first batter in each inning come to the plate quickly. 
When one ball is hit outside the limits of the grounds or into 
the crowd or stands throw out another immediately. These 
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SPALDING'S 
SIMPLIFIED BASE BALL RULES 



The following simplified Base Ball Rules are based on the 
Official Playing Rules as published in Spalding's Official Base 
Ball Guide, and contain all essential features for the playing of 
the game. These Simplified Rules are intended especially for the 
amateur player and spectator, who may not have the time and 
inclination to study out all the technical points of the complete 
Code of Playing Rules, which, of course, are necessary for the 
professional expert. The game is divided into the important 
departments, under appropriate headings, with a special notation 
referring to the particular Official Rules in the Spalding Guide 
bearing upon that particular department for ready reference. 



The Ball Ground ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^ played on a level 

.__ - *^ r^ ^ field, upon which is outlined a 

How to Lay it LlUt square, which is known as the 
infield or "diamond." The term "diamond" is also frequently 
used to apply to the entire field. The infield is outlined by 
bases, placed at right angles to each other, on each corner, 
beginning from the home plate. The intervals between bases 
must be ninety feet. 

The territory outside the diamond infield is known as the 
outfield. All that portion of the field outside the base lines— 
which extend from home plate to first base and from home plate 
to third base— and all territory behind the home plate, as well as 



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all territory outside of a straight line reaching from the outside 
corner of third and first bases indefinitely to the outfield, is foul 
ground. 

Sometime-s it is impossible for lads who desire to play base 
ball to obtain a field sufficiently large for a regulation diamond, 
but in such cases they should always try to lay the bases out at 
equal distances from each other, in order that the correct theory 
of the game and its symmetry may be preserved. Players of 
younger years may find that a smaller diamond adds more enjoy- 
ment to their game since they are better able to cover the ground 
in a smaller area and do not become so fatigued by running the 
bases when placed at their furthest distances. 

The bases, except home plate, are best constructed of canvas 
filled with saw dust. Home plate should be made of whitened 
rubber. The pitcher's position on a regulation size diamond is 
located sixty and five-tenths feet from home plate and on a 
straight line extending from home plate toward second base. It, 
too, should be made of whitened rubber the shape of a parallelo- 
gram twenty-four inches long by six inches wide with the 
longer sides of the parallelogram at right angles to home plate. 

On a smaller field the pitcher's plate should occupy a position 
at the same relative distance from home plate. If it is impossible 
to obtain canvas bags and rubber plates for the bases, other 
substances will do, but the materials mentioned are much more 
preferable. 

(For detailed description, see Rules Nos. 1 to 13, inclusive, of Spalding's 
Official Base Ball Guide.) 



Plavtf-rsi' Benches All ball grounds should be pro- 

riayerS nencneS ^.^^^ ^.^^^ ^^^^^ players' benches, 

back of and on each side of "the home plate, and not less than 25 
feet outside of the coachers' lines. Each team should occupy one 
of these benches exclusively, and their bats and accoutrements 
should be kept near their bench. 

(See Rule 21 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 



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•p* ii l>,wl^^ No person shall be allowed on any part of 

the playing field except the players in uniform, 
the manager of each side, the umpire and officers of the law. No 
manager, captain or player shall address the spectators. 
(See Rules 75-77 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

iTii "Rfill The Spalding Official League Ball is used in 

regulation games, but for players fifteen years 
old or younger, the Spalding Official Boys' League Ball, made 
same as the National League Ball, only slightly smaller in size, 
should be used, for it better fits the boy's hand and prevents 
straining the arm in throwing. 

(See Rule 14 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

The Reduladon Bat l^^ ^=" """^^ "I"?/ .''^■■°""'^ 

and not to exceed 2%. inches in 
diameter at the thickest part. Spalding Trade Marked Bats are 
made to suit all ages and physiques, and are strictly in accord- 
ance with of^cial regulations. 

(See Rule 15 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

Redulatton Gloves The catcher or first baseman 

A \yf*^^ ^^^^ wear a glove or mitt of any 

una IfllllS sizQ., shape or weight. Every 

other player is restricted to the use of a glove or mitt weighing 
not over 10 ounces and measuring not over 14 inches around the 
palm. Spalding's Trade Marked Gloves and Mitts are regulation 
weight and size and are used by all the champion players. 
(See Rule 20 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

Players' Uniform . <^=""" ^^^""^ by players not dad 
•^ in a regular uniform are called 

"Scrub" games, and are not recorded as "Match" games. 
Every club should adopt a regular uniform, not only to enable 
the players to properly play the game, but to distinguish one 
team from the other. 

(See Rule 19 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 



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|>^II]Xil)er and T^^o teams make up each con- 

T» lAi £ -ni test, with nine players on each 

Positions of Players 3;^^. The fielders are known as 
the Pitcher, the Catcher, the First Baseman, the Second Base- 
man, the Third Baseman, the Shortstop, the Left Fielder, the 
Center Fielder and the Right Fielder. None of these is required 
to occupy an exact position, except the pitcher, who must be 
within the "Pitcher's Box" when pitching the ball to the batter, 
and the catcher, who must be within the "Catcher's Space" 
behind the batter. 

(See Rules 16, 17 and 18 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

Substitute Players ^ '"^"'."' """''" °! '"^'t 

•^ tutes in uniform should always be 

on the field ready to take the place of any disabled player. • 
(See Rule 28 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

Choice o£ Innings — The home dub shall have the 

— P,4 « ---,4 1 1 r choice of innings and shall decide 

t* itneSS Ot t leld tor ^n the fitness of the ground for 

Play beginning the game. 

(See Rule 29 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

General Defines the meaning of the technical terms, 

^^ -, ,4 "Play," "Time," "Game," "An Inning," 

DeiinitlOnS ««a Time at Bat," and " Legal or Legally." 
(See Rules 78-83 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

A-o -i 1 ^* -, r^^w^^ The game begins with the 

Regulation Game ^^,j^^^ «j ^^^ ^«^ .^^ ^^^.^.^^ 

and the first batter of the opposing team in his "box" at home 
plate. If it is not possible to outline a box it should be remem- 
bered that the batter is never allowed to step over the plate to 
strike at the ball, and that he must not run forward to exceed three 
feet to strike at it. The umpire may take his position at his option, 
either behind the catcher or the pitcher. He judges all balls and 



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strikes, decides all outs, decides whether the ball is batted foul 
or fair, decides as to the legality of the pitcher's delivery, and, 
in fact, has complete control of the game. His decisions must 
never be questioned, except by the captain of either team, and 
only then in the event that there is a dispute as to the correct 
interpretation of the rules. 

The team at bat is allowed two coachers on the field, one oppo- 
site third base and one opposite first base, but they must never ap- 
proach either base to a distance closer than five feet, and must 
not coach when there are no runners on the bases. 

Whenever a player is substituted on a nine, he must always 
bat in the order of the man whose position he is called upon to 
fill. A player may be substituted at any time, but the player whose 
place he takes is no longer eligible to take part in the contest. 

A game is won when the side first at bat scores fewer runs in 
nine innings than the side second at bat. This rule applies to 
games of fewer innings. Thus, whenever the side second at bat 
has scored more runs in half an inning less than the side first 
at bat, it shall be declared the winner, provided the side first at 
bat has completed five full innings at bat. A game is also won 
if the side last at bat scores the winning run before the third man 
is out. 

In case of a tie game play continues, until at the end of even in- 
nings, one side has scored more runs than the other; provided, 
that if the side last at bat scores the winning run before the third 
man is out, the game shall terminate. 

(See Rules 22-27 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

p«^ Vi*«r^ "R lo«i When the pitcher delivers the ball he 

riicning i\uies ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^ ^^ j^j^ 

feet in contact with the pitcher's plate. 

Whenever the ball, after being pitched, goes over any por- 
tion of the home plate, between the batter's knee or shoulder, 
it must be called a strike whether the batter strikes at it or not. 

If the pitcher fails to deliver the ball over any portion of the 
plate, or if he delivers it over the plate above the shoulder or be- 



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low the knee, it is called a ball if the batter declines to strike at 
it. 

At the beginning of each inning the pitcher is allowed to throw 
live ball's either to the catcher or an infielder for practice. 

If the pitcher makes a motion to deliver the ball to the bat 
and fails to do so, or feints to throw to first base when oc- 
cupied by a runner, and fails to complete the throw, the um- 
pire must call a balk. 

A balk is also declared when the pitcher makes a motion to 
throw to any base without stepping directly toward that base ; 
when either foot of the pitcher is behind the pitcher's plate when 
he delivers the ball ; when he fails to face the batsman in de- 
livering the ball ; when either foot is not in contact with the 
pitcher's plate when delivering the ball ; when he purposely delays 
the game by holding the ball ; when he makes any motion to pitch 
while standing in his position and does not have the ball in his 
possession ; when he makes any motion with any part of his body 
corresponding to his customary style in pitching and fails to 
deliver the ball; when he delivers the ball to the catcher when 
the latter is outside of the catcher's box. 

When a pitched ball hits the batsman, or the umpire before 
the catcher touches it, the umpire must declare it a dead ball 
and no base runner can advance. 

If a foul strike, a foul hit not caught, dead ball or a fair hit 
ball touch a base runner, the ball is not in play again until it is 
held by the pitcher standing in his position. 

A block ball is a batted or thrown ball that is touched by a 
person not engaged in the game. The umpire must so announce 
it and runners may advance until the ball is returned to the 
pitcher in his position. After that they continue to advance at 
their own peril. If the blocked ball be held by a spectator or 
be kicked away from a fielder by a spectator, the umpire may call, 
"Time," and hold the runners at the bases where they were 
when he called, "Time." 

(See Rules 38-51 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 



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Ratting Rules Each captain is privileged to look at 

the batting order of his opponent, and 
both batting orders must be furnished the umpire. 

After the first inning the first batter in each inning is the player 
succeeding the man who completed his time at bat in the in- 
ning before. 

A fielder always has the right of way over a batter to catch or 
handle the ball. 

Any legally batted ball that settles on fair ground between 
home and first, or home and third base, or that bounds on fair 
ground to the outfield past first base or third base, or that falls 
on fair ground beyond first base or third base, or that touches 
the person of a player or the umpire on fair ground is a fair 
hit, A ground hit that first strikes fair territory and rolls out 
of the foul line between home and first or home and third is 
a foul hit. Any legally batted ball that settles on foul ground is 
a foul hit, except that a ground hit rolling from foul to fair 
territory between home and first or home or third and remains 
there is a fair hit. 

A foul tip is the continuation of a strike which has just been 
touched by the bat and shoots directly to the catcher's hands. 

A bunt hit is a legally batted ball tapped slowly to the infield 
which remains on fair ground. If a bunt rolls foul it must be 
called a strike, whether the first, second or third strike. 

Any hit going outside the ground is fair or foul, as the umpire 
judges its flight at the point at which it passes beyond the limi- 
tations of the enclosure. Any hit going outside the ground be- 
yond a distance of 235 feet entitles the batter to a home run. 

If the batsman strikes at a pitched ball and misses it, the umpire 
must call a strike. If a ball passes over the plate at the proper 
height the umpire must call a strike whether or not the batsman 
strikes at it. A foul tip, caught by the catcher, is always a 
strike. A foul hit, whether a fly or a ball bounding to any part 
of foul ground, is a strike unless the batter has two strikes. 
After two strikes the batter may foul the ball without penalty un- 
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All bunts rolling foul are strikes. If the batsman strikes at 
the ball and misses it, but the ball hits him. it is a strike. If the 
batsman hits the ball with either of his feet out of the batter's 
box, it is .a foul strike and he is out. 

If a batsman bats out of turn, and it is discovered before the 
ball has been delivered to the succeeding batsman, the man, who 
should have batted, is out, and no runs can be scored or bases be 
run on the play made by the wrong batter. If while the wrong 
batsman is at bat, the mistake is discovered, the proper batsman 
may take his place, but he must be charged with the balls and 
strikes that have been recorded against the wrong batsman. In 
a case of this kind the batters continue to follow in their regular 
order. 

If a batsman be declared out because of a wrong man batting 
for him, and it be the third out, the player first at bat in the next 
inning shall be the one who would have been at bat had the 
players in the preceding inning been put out by ordinary play. 

The batsman can be called out if he fails to take his place 
within one minute after the umpire has called for him. 

A foul fly caught by a fielder retires the batsman, providing 
the fielder does not use his cap, his protector, or any illegal con- 
trivance to hold the ball. I.f the ball should lodge in the catcher's 
protector by accident, and he should secure the ball before it falls 
to the ground, it has been ruled that this is a fair catch. 

Whenever the batter attempts to hinder the catcher from field- 
ing or throwing the ball, he is out. 

If there is a man on first base, unless two are out, the batter is 
out when three strikes are called, whether the catcher holds the 
ball or not. 

If there is a man on first base, unless two are out, the batter is 
out when three strikes are called, whether the catcher holds the 
ball or not. 

The batsman is out on the third strike if the ball hits him and 
base runners must not advance. 

Before two men are out, if the batsman pops up a fly to the 



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infield, with second or first, or second and third bases occupied, 
the batsman is out if the umpire announces it an infield hit, and 
the umpire must make an instantaneous decision in order that a 
double play may be prevented and the base runners may be pro- 
tected. 

After the batsman makes a fair hit on which he is not put out, 
he must touch first, second and third base and the home plate in 
regular succession to score a run. 

No base runner can score ahead of the men who precedes him 
in the batting order if that player is also a base runner. 

The batsman must run to first base immediately after four balls 
have been called, as well as after a fair hit has been made. 

If the batsman is hit by a pitched ball, and the umpire is satis- 
fied that the batsman did not purposely get in the way of the ball, 
he is entitled to go to first base without being put out. 

Should the catcher interfere with the batsman in striking at 
the ball, the batsman is entitled to first base without being put 
out. 

The batsman who hits a fair ball that strikes the person or 
clothing of a base runner is entitled to first base. 

After the third strike is called and missed by the catcher, if 
the batsman interferes with him he is out. 

Any fly ball legally hit by the batsman and legally caught on 
fair or foul ground is out. 

Three strikes are out if the catcher holds the ball. In case 
he drops it, but picks it up, and touches the batsman, or picks it 
up, and throws to first base ahead of the batsman, the latter 
is out. 

Should the batsman make a fair hit and in the last half of the 
distance between home plate and first base run more than three 
feet outside of the line he is out, except that he may go out of the 
line to avoid interfering with a fielder trying to handle the ball 
as batted. This rule is construed rather liberally owing to the 
great speed with which runners go to first base. 

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Base Running Whenever the umpire sends the bats- 

■p I man to first base on balls, or being hit 

nilies ^y ^ pitched ball, or being interfered 

with by the catcher, all runners on bases immediately ahead of 

him may advance a base without being put out. 

Runners on the bases may take the next base without being put 
out whenever the umpire calls a balk. 

A pitched ball, that passes the catcher and strikes the umpire, 
or any fence, or building, within ninety feet of the home plate, 
entitles each runner to advance a base. 

If a fielder obstructs a base runner, the runner may go to the 
next base unless the fielder has the ball in hand to touch him 
out. 

A base runner may advance a base whenever the fielder stops 
or catches the ball with his cap, glove or any part of his uniform, 
detached from its proper place on his person. 

The base runner shall return to his base, without being put out, 
on a foul tip, or foul fly not legally caught by a fielder and on 
a hit bounding foul. On a foul strike the runner must return to 
his base. On a dead ball the runner must return. If it be the 
fourth ball and a runner be on first, he is bound to advance. If 
there are runners r'nead of him, on second or third, they, too, must 
advance in regu1 .r order. 

If by accide-/: the umpire interferes with the catchers throw 
or a thrown tall hit the umpire, the runner must return to his 
base and cannot be put out. If a pitched ball is struck at and 
missed by the batsman, but the ball hits the batsman, the runner 
returns to his base and cannot be put out. In any of the above 
cases the runner is not required to touch any intervening bases 
to reach the base to which he is legally entitled. 

Whenever the runner is on the way from first to second, second 
to third, or third to home plate, or reverse order, he must keep 
within three feet of a direct line between bases. If he runs out 
of line to avoid being touched by a fielder he is out. However if 
a fielder is on the line trying to field a batted ball, the runner 



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may run behind him to avoid interference, and shall not be put 
out. 

Interference with a fielder attempting to field a batted ball re- 
tires the runner, unless two fielders are after the same hit, and 
the runner collides with the one whom the umpire believes to 
have had the lesser opportunity to get the ball. 

The runner is always out at any time that he may be touched 
by the ball in the hands of a fielder, unless the runner is on the 
base to which he is legally entitled. The ball, however, must be 
held by the fielder after he has touched the runner. If the run- 
ner deliberately knocks the ball out of the fielder's hands, he 
shall be declared out if not on base. 

If the runner fails to get back to base after a foul or fair 
fly is caught, before the ball is fielded to that base and legally 
held, or the runner be touched before he can get back to base b^ 
a fielder with the ball in his hands, the runner is out, except that 
if the ball be thrown to the pitcher, and he delivers it to the 
batter, this penalty does not apply. If a base should be torn 
from its fastenings, when the runner strikes it he cannot be put 
out. 

If a runner is on first, or runners are on first and second, or 
first, second and third, and the ball shall be legally batted to fair 
ground, all runners are forced to run, except in the case of an 
infield fly, previously referred to, or a long fly to the outfield, and 
may be put out at any succeeding base if the ball is fielded there 
and properly held, or the runners may be touched out between 
bases in the proper manner. After a foul fly is caught or a long 
fly to the outfield is caught base runners have the privilege of 
trying for the next base. 

A base runner hit by a legally batted ball in fair territory is 
out. The batsman, however, must run to first base, but may be 
put cat if it is possible to do so. A runner on first base, who is 
forced by the batsman, may leave the base, but shall be allowed to 
return, if not forced out at second, and the batsman be fielded 
out at first. No run can be scored when a base runner is hit by 



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a baited ball nor can a runner advance from second to third or 
first to second. 

A runner who fails to touch a base in regular or reverse order, 
when a fair play is being made, is out if the ball be properly held 
by a fielder on the base that should have been touched, or the 
runner be touched out between bases by the ball legally held by 
a fielder. 

A runner is out if after "Play" has been called by the umpire 
he fails to return to the base that he occupied when "Time" was 
temporarily called, providing always that the ball in the meantime 
has not been delivered by the pitcher to the batter. 

When the batter runs to first base, he may overrun the base if 
he turns to the right after passing it. If he turns to the left he 
renders himself liable to be touched out before he gets back to 
the base. 

If before two are out. and third base is occupied, the coacher 
at third base shall attempt to fool the fielder by pretending to run 
home, thereby drawing a throw to home plate, the runner on 
third base shall be declared out. 

If one or more members of the team at bat gather around a 
base for which a runner is trying, thereby confusing the fielding 
side, the runner trying for the base shall be declared out. 

If a runner touch home plate before a runner preceding him 
in the batting order, if there be such a runner, the latter shall 
lose his right to third base. 

The coachers must confine themselves to legitimate directions 
of the base runners only, and there must never be more than 
two coachers on the field, one near first base and the other near 
third base. 

One run shall be scored every time a pla3^er has made the 
legal circuit of the bases before three men are out, provided that 
a runner who reaches home, on or during a play in -which the 
third man is forced out, or is put out before reaching first base, 
shall not be entitled to score. 

Any special ground rules shall be understood by both team 



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captains and the umpire. The captain of the home club estab- 
Hshes the ground rules. 

A player who makes a legal hit to fair territory is entitled to 
as many bases as he can advance without being put out. If a 
fielder is unable to get the ball until the batter has completed the 
circuit of the bases it is called a home run providing no fielder 
makes a misplay in handling the ball. The same rule applies to 
the making of a three-base hit, a two-base hit, or a one-base hit 
— better known as a single. 

(See Rules 52-59 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 



Umpire's Duties l,}"^ "•""''' '''" "',' """"''^r '° 

*^ call a draw game, whenever storm 

interferes, if the score is equal on the last even inning played. 
However, if the side second at bat is at bat when a storm 
breaks, and the game is terminated, and this side has scored the 
same number of runs as the other side, the umpire can call the 
game drawn without regard to the score of the last equal in- 
ning. Under like conditions, if the side second at bat has scored 
more runs than the side first at bat, it shall be declared the winner, 
all runs for both sides being counted. 

A game can be forfeited by the umpire if a team refuses to take 
the field within five minutes after he has called "Play"; if one 
side refuses to play after the game has begun ; if, after the um- 
pire has suspended play, one side refuses to play after he has 
again called "Play" ; if one side tries to delay the game ; if the 
rules are violated after warning by the umpire; if there are not 
nine players on a team after one has been removed by the umpire. 
The umpire has the right to remove players for kicking at de- 
cisions or for behaving in an ungentlemanly manner. 

Only by the consent of the captain of an opposing team may a 
base runner have a batter of his own side run for him. 

The choice of innings is given to the captain of the home club. 
If two clubs happen to be playing from the same city the choice 
of innings may be determined by tossing a coin. 



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Play may be suspended by the umpire because of rain and if 
rain falls continuously for thirty minutes the umpire may termi- 
nate the game. The umpire may call "Time" for any valid reason, 
but not until the pitcher is in his position with the ball in his 
hand. In case of serious accident this provision is usually 
waived, the ball being fielded as quickly as possible to some point 
to hold the runners. 

(See Rules 60-74 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

Scoring Rules Each side may have its own scorer, 

and in case of disagreement, the umpire 
shall decide, or the captains of each side may agree upon one 
scorer for the match. 

(See Rules 84-86 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 




SPALDING'S OFFICIAL BASE BALL GUIDE. 

WHAT A BASE BALL 
PLAYER NEEDS 





The first requisite of a ball plajt^r is, of course, the ball and bat. 
The Spalding Official League Ball has been used exclusively by the 
National League, minor leagues, and by all intercollegiate and other 
associations for over a quarter of a century, and is beyond all ques- 
tion the most perfect base ball that has ever been produced. It is 
backed up by an absolute guarantee to last through one contiuHous 
match game without ripping or losing its shape. The Spalding Of- 
ficial League Ball is sold by all first-class athletic goods dealers 
throughout the country, and the price is $1.25 each. 

For boys' use especially, there is a smaller size, called Spalding's 
Official Boys' League Ball, which combines all the qualities of the 
Official ball, and is just as carefully made. It is especially designed 
for junior clubs (composed of boys under sixteen years of age), and 
all games in which this ball is used will be recognized as legal games, 
the same as if played with the Official League BalL The Official 
Boys' League Ball rosts 75 cents. 



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Other balls '.vhlch give good satisfaction are the Doul)lo S'-ara Ball, 
$1.25; 'Varsiiy League, $1.00; luterbcholastic I>eague — a smaller size 
of the 'Varsity — 50 cents, and so on down in price. Every team, how- 
ever, ehould practice with the official ball, thereby accustoming them- 
selves to its use when called upon to play match games. 



In selecting a l)ase ball hat care should be 
used to select a properly l)alanced bat of only 
the best material and worlimanship; the wood 
should be dried for a number of seasons out of 
doors in order to insure the proper resiliency 
and driving power, and should be of a correct 
model to properly balance according to the needs 
of the particular batter using that bat. This of 
course will vary according to the different styles 
of batting. A. G. Spalding & Bros, have facili- 
ties for producing the finest bats in the world. 
They have a corps of experts who devote their 
entire energies to this particular subject. Only 
second-growth ash of upland timber is selected, 
and after it has been carefully seasoned for at 
least three years, it is then worlied up into 
bats, and any wood which shows any imperfec- 
tion is thrown out. 

The Spalding bat experts are familiar with 
every model used by any player of note in the 
country, and all of these models are incorpo- 
rated in the line of bats turned out by this 
house. 

In the regular line of bats, without question, 
the best is A. G. Spalding & Bros.' "Gold 
Medal" bat, each one of which is tagged with 
a certificate showing the weight, length, size 
and inspection, and is an absolute guai-antee 
that it has passed the most rigid inspection and 
is perfect in every detail. The Gold Medal bat 
includes the models of every prominent batter 
in all of the leagues. The timber is thoroughly 
seasoned for from three to five years and fully 
guaranteed. The Spalding Gold Medal Bat is 
made with a tape-wound handle or a plain 
handle, in men's sizes, for $1.00 each. There is 
also a Boy's Gold Medal Bat, in plain handle 
only, at 50 cents each. 



Another good bat is called the "Mushroom," 
owing to the peculiar formation of the handle, 
which utilizes a principle by which a bat of the 
same weight is made many times more effective 
than the ordinary style under certain conditions, 
and as an all-around bat many prominent pro- 
fessional players testify to their appreciation of 
the good points of its construction. They say: 
"Both balance and model are perfect." 

The knob arrangement at the end of the bat 
enables a more even distribution of weight over 
PLAIN* the whole length than is possible under the old TAPED. 
construction, and for certain kinds of play the bat is practically in 
valuable. 

John J. McGraw, Manager of the New York club, w^orld's cham- 
pions, says: "For a long time I have been trying to find a bat that 
w'ould balance when choking. Not until I used the Mushroom Bat, 
have I found a bat that was up to my idea. It is used exclusively by 
the New York players." 



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James J. Callahan, of the Chicago American League club, says: "In 
all my experiencu as a hall player I have not found a more satisfac- 
tory bat than the Spalding Mushroom Bat. The timber is the best I 
have seen and the balance and model are perfect." 

Wm. Gleason, Captain Philadelphia National League club, says: 
"No bat has given me such good service as the Spalding Mushroom 
Bat. Quality and balance are perfect." 

Charles A. Comiskey, President of ftie Chicago American League 
club, says: "The Spalding Mushroom Bat receives my hearty endorse- 
ment. My experience as a ball player enables me to thoroughly ap- 
preciate its good qualities." 

James F. Slagle, John Evers, F. L. Chance, J. Kling, J. McCarthy, 
Joe Tinker, Dr. J. P. Casey, D. Jones, of the Chicago National 
League club, all say that they have never used a more satisfactory bat. 
The price of the taped or plain Mushroom is $1.00. 

__ Spalding's Trade Marked Bats rank next to 

the Mushroom Bat in point of excellence and 
are made with the greatest care and thuruughly 
teasoned. They are as follows: The "A. G. 
Siialding Autograph" bat, 75 cents; Wagon 
Tiiugue ash bat. League quality, special finish, 
■spotted burning, 5U cents; Black End Axle- 
ree bat, finest straight grained ash, tape-wound 
handle, 25 cents; Black Band bat, extra (juality 
•^h, 25 cents; Junior League bat, extra (piality 
<h, spotted burning, 25 cents; Boys' bat, se- 
lected quality ash, polished and varnished, an- 
tique finish, 10 cents; Youths' bat, good quality, 
cents. 




No. 9-0. 

Every catcher needs a mitt and he has the 
greatest variety to choose from. The very best 
mitt made is Spalding's No. 9-0 "Three and 
Out" molded face mitt, in which the material 
used is absolutely the best obtainable owing to 
the peculiar stretching and molding process 
which enables the manufacturer to produce a 
perfect "pocket" with no seams or rough places 
of any kind on the face. The price of this mitt 
is $8.00. The most popular high-class mitt ever 
made is undoubtedly Spalding's No. 7-0 "Per- 
fection," which is certainly an object of art in 
its line. The leather is of finest quality calf- 
skin, padding of best hair felt obtainable and 
every other detail of manufacture has been care- 



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fully considered. Including palvjut lace back with rawhide lacing 
Thumb is reinforced and laced, double row of stitching on heel pari 
and strap-and-buckle fastening ut back. It costs $6.00. 





No. 8-0. No, 7-0, 

The Spalding No. 7-0 R black leather mitt will be found satisfac- 
tory in every way for those who like a mitt made of black leather. 
The quality of this mitt is absolutely best. The price is $6.00. 

For professional use Spalding's are now making a special profes- 
sional catcher's mitt which is a duplicate of their "Perfection" in 
shape, but slightly smaller in size, having no heel pad, and the face 
of the mitt is covered with the finest quality of white buck specially 
selected. The padding in this professional mitt is in accordance with 
the ideas of the best professional catchers in this country. This ia 
their No. 8-0, the price of which is $7.00, 





No. 5-0. No. 0. 

Spalding's League Mitt is made of special tanned leather, very soft 
and pliable, heavily padded. It costs $4.00 and is called No. 5-0, 

In Spalding's No. Mitt the face, sides and finger-piece are made 
®f velvet tanned boulevard and the back of selected asbestos buck, 
well padded. Price $2.50. 

Spalding's "Decker Patent" Mitt, No. Ox, made same as the No. 
Mitt, with the addition of a heavy piece of sole leather on back for 
extra protection to the hand and fingers. It costs $3.00. 

Spalding's No. OA Mitt is extra large and heavily padded, and Is 
extremely well made of velvet tanned boulevard and special tanned 
leather and finger-piece and back. The price of this mitt is $2.00, 



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Spalding's Amatour Mitt No. A is made of extra quality asbestos 
buck, perspiration proof, extremely tough and durable. This is a very 
popular mitt. Price $1.50. 





No. OX. No. OA. 

The foregoing mitts are all equipped with strap-and-buckle fasten- 
ing at back, have double row of stitching on heel pad, are reinforced 




No. A. 



No. AR 



No. B. 



and laced at thumb, and with patent laced back as an additional fea- 
ture constitute absolutely the highest grade line of mitts ever manu- 
factured. All styles are made in rights and lefts. 





No. D. 



No. AA. 



No. 4. 



Spalding's Youths' Mitt No. AB is made with extra quality white 
buck, face and finger-piece extremely tough and durable; well padded; 



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reiuforcfd and laced at thumb and ddulilc low of stitcliinK on hod 
pad; pattMit hu-o back; strap-aud-buokle fastening at back. Trice 
$1.00. 

Spalding's Practice Mitt is made of specially firm tanned oak 
leather, easy fitting, patent lace back. None better for practice 
This is No. B and price is $1.00. 

A popular price men's size mitt is Spalding's No. D. made through- 
out of good quality oil tanned leather and without heel pad. Price 





e 



No. CB. 



No. 5. 



No. 7. 



A very good youths' mitt is the Spalding No. AA. which is made 
with good quality gray buck face and back. This mitt costs 50 cents. 

Spalding's No. 4 Mitt. Men's size. Firm tanned leather; extra 
heavily padded; reinforced and laced at thumb joint and double row of 
stitching on heel pad. 50 cents. 

Spalding's Junior :\Iitt is the most popular mitt made; the face and 
back are made of asbestos buck; well padded; laced thumb; patent 
lace back. No. CB. Each, 25 cents. 

Spalding's No. 5 Mitt. Improved style; face and back made of 
asbestos buck; laced thumb; well padded and double row of stitching 
on heel jiad. Each. 25 cents. Spalding No. 7 Mitt has a face of 
asbestos Imck and canvas back; it is a good size and well padded. 
Each, 10 cents. 




No. 4-0. 



No. 2-0. 



In catcher's masks, the best made is Spalding's Sun Protecting 
Mask, which is made of finest steel wire, extra heavily enamelled, 
and which protects the eye without obstructing the view; it sells 
for $4.00. 

Spalding's Neck Protecting Mask is made of finest steel wire, extra 
heavy and black enamelled to prevent reflection of light; the patent 



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neck extension affords alisolute protection to the neck; the price is 
$3.00. The Special League Mask costs $2.50, and then there are 
cheaper ones, at still lower prices. 






No. A. 



No. OX. 



No. L. 



A most necessary part of a catcher's equipment is a bodj- protector. 
Spalding's Inflated Body Protectors are the only practical device for 
the protection of catchers and umpires. They are made of best rub- 
ber, inflated with air; light and pliable. The low^r part of these 
I)rotectors are hinged, so that they do not interfere with the catcher 
in bending over. When not in use they may be deflated and the pro- 
tector rolled in a very small space. Full protection is given by the 
Spalding No. 3-0 protector, which is made large size, covered with 
special quality imported material and in every particular is really 




Nos. 3-0 and 2-0. 



Nos. 0, 1 and M. 



No. 2. 



the best protector made. Price $8.00. A protector of the same size 
but with a different covering is No. 2-0, price of which is $6.0(i. The 
other catchers' protectors in the Spalding line are League Catchers' 
Protector No. 0, each, $.5.00; Amateur Catchers' Protector No. 1, 
$3.50; Interscholastic Catchers' Protector No. M, $2.75; Boys' Catch- 
ers' Protector No. 2, $2.00. 

Spalding Umpires' Body Protectors are made to order only and are 
used by practically all the umpires in the principal leagues. A pat- 
tern showing exact size and shape required must be sent with order. 
They cost $10.00 



SPALDING'S OFFICIAL BASE BALL GUIDE. 

For the first baseman there is a choice of six styles of mitts, as 
follows: 

Spalding's No. BX Mitt, made of five selected and specially tanned 
calfskin, extremely well made throughout and padded to meet the 
special requirements of a baseman's mitt; laced all around and strap- 
and-buckle fastening at back; double row of stitching on heel pad. 
$4.00. 




No. BX. No. DX. No. EX. 

No. BXR is made of black leather, same quality as that in the 
No. BX Mitt, and in make-up and design it is absolutely perfect. 
Price $4.00. 

The No. BXS Mitt is composed of same quality materials and work- 
manship as in the No. BX First Baseman's Mitt. It has no heel pad 
and is made up especially for professional use. $4.00. 

No. CX Mitt, is made on same lines as No. BX; face of specially 
tanned drab leather, extra well padded at wrist and thumb; laced all 
around and strap-and-buckle fastening at back; double row of stitch- 
ing on heel pad. $2.00. 

No. DX Mitt, a good article at a moderate price; made of oak tan 
specially selected leather, laced all around and strap-and-buckle fasten- 
ing at back; a very easy fitting mitt. $1.50. 

No. EX Mitt is an excellent mitt for boys; made of good quality 
white leather, laced all around and strap-and-buckle fastening at 
back; suitably padded and will give very good service. $1.00. 



The infielders have no less than eighteen styles to select from, 
ranging in prices from $3.00 to 25 cents. 

Spalding's No. PX Infielders' Glove is made up on lines suggested 
by prominent professional players. The buckskin used in making up 
this glove is the finest obtainable, and all other items of manufacture 
have been carefully looked into. It is heavly padded around edges 
with fine quality felt, and padding extends w^ell up into the little 
finger. Has no heel pad, but is made extra long to protect wrist. 
Price of this glove Is $3.00 and the No. RX, made of best quality 
black leather and in design and finish just like No. PX, costs the 
same. 

Spalding's No. 2X Infielders' Glove has retained its popularity year 
after year and to-day is acknowledged to be the most practical in 
style and get-up of any on the market. Made of selected velvet 
tanned buckskin, lined and padded with finest felt: has web thumb; 
highest quality workmanship; double row of stitching on heel pad. 
No better made at any price. $2.50. 

Spalding's No 2yS Infielders' Glove is a special glove with fea- 
tures that will anpeal to the professional player. Made extra long, 
of selected velvet tanned buckskin, lined and lightly padded. Has no 
heel pad. $2.50. 

Spalding's No. AX Infielders' Glove Is a very popular style. Made 
throughout of specially tanned calfskin, padded with best quality felt. 



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Web thumb; double row of stitching on heel pad; highest qualitj 
workmanship throughout. Price $2.50. 

Spalding's No. XL Infielders' Glove is made in style similar to the 
No. PX professional glove, but of material same as in the No. X. 
Has no heel pad and is extra long. $1.50. 

Spalding's No. XS Infielders' Glove. Men's size glove. Made 0/ 
good quality special tanned leather, well finished and exceeding!; 
durable. Web thumb, double row of stitching on heel pad and nicel; 
padded. $1.50. 




No. PX. 



No.X. 



No. 13. 



Spalding's No. X is a fine all-around glove, improved style. Made 
of good quality horsehide, well padded. Web thumb; double row of 
stitching on heel pad. Will give excellent service. $1.50. 

The Spalding's No. 1.3 is made on the professional model without 
heel pad and of good quality asbestos bucli. The price of this glove 
is $1.00. 






No. PXB. 



No. 19. 



NcXB. 



Spalding's No. 15 is a well made glove, improved style. Made ot 
extra fine quality brown leather, well padded. Web thumb; double 
row of stitching on heel pad. Price is $1.00. 

Spalding's No. 15L Infielders' Glove is made in style similar to the 
No. PX professional glove, but of material same as in No. 15. Has 
no heel pad and is extra long. $1.25. 

Spalding's No. 12 Infielders' Glove is made of good quality soft 
suede tanned leather, nicely padded. Web thumb, double row of 
stitching on heel pad. 75 cents. 

Spalding's No. PXB Infielders' Glove is the best youths' professional 
style glove; made throughout of selected velvet tanned buckskin. 
Quality of material, workmanship and style of glove same as the No. 
PX men's glove. .$2.00. 

Spalding's No. XB Infielders' Glove is a good youths' size glove. 
Made of fine quality white tanned horsehide. Similar in material, 
workmanship and style to the No. X men's glove. $1.00. 



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Spalding's No. 16 Infieldors' Glnv is a good glove, full slzo, Jm- 
in-oved stylo, of good quality soft ta rod whito leather, nicely padded. 
Web thumb; double row of stitching ca heel pad. 50 cents. 

The Spalding No. 14 is made professional style, youths' size, and of 
soft tanned white leather. Price 50 cents. 

Spalding's No. 19 Youths' Inflelders' glove is made of asbestos back 
In professional style. Price 25 cents. 

Spalding's No. 18 Inflelders' Glove is youths' size. Made of asbestos 
buck and well padded. Double row of stitching on heel pad, web 
thumb. Best quarter glove on the market. 25 cents. 



The outfleldeis' needs are as follows: 

The best fielders' mitt is Spalding's No. bC. Made with molded 
brown calfskin face and extra full thumb. Really the easiest, most 
pliable and best made fielders mitt. Price $3.00. 

The Spalding No. 3X is made of the best and softest white tanned 
buckskin, the thumb and wrist being extra well padded and it is a 
very well made article indeed. Price $2.50. 

No. 3XR is similar in design and construction to No. 3X, but is 
made of specially tanned black leather. Price $2.50. 

Spalding's No. 4X Fielders' Mitt is made of specially tanned drab 
leather, well padded with fine felt and carefully sewed and finished; 
laced thumb, strap-and-buckle fastening at back. Price $1.50. 






No. 3C. 



No. 5X. 



No. 7X. 



Spalding's No. 5X Fielders' Mitt is an exceedingly good mitt at Si 
popular price; the face made of white tanned buckskin; brown leather 
back; laced thumb; constructed throughout in a most substantial 
manner. Pi-ice $1.00. 

For boys the best is No. 6X, which is made throughout of a good 
quality brown cape leather, well padded and laced thumb; and without 
doubt the best mitt of the kind ever sold at the price. Price 50 cents. 

Spalding's No. 7X Boys' Fielders' Mitt is of asbestos buck, well 
padded and substantially made; laced thumb. 25 cents. 



We now come to the matter of uniforms. In base ball, as in other 
sports, the constant desire of every player Is to excel his fellows. He 
cannot expect to do this unless his outfit is first-class, and any disad- 
vantage he is working under in this direction will detract just so much 
from ultimate results. For over a quarter of a century Spalding's 
have made the suits worn by the best players in this country, out- 
fitting all the league clubs and colleges, and their experience counts 
^or something. 

The Spalding Base Ball Uniforms are cut and fitted according to the 
most scientific methods; are double-seamed and reinforced at the weak- 
est points, w^here the greatest strain comes, and are made by experts 
who have spent many years in this work, and who are therefore better 
fitted to turn out a higher grade of workmanship than any others. 
There is probably no place in athletics where quality counts for mor« 
than it does in a base ball uniform. The best is the cheapest. 



SPALDING'S OFFICIAL BASE BALL GUIDE. 

We give bplow a list of uniforms suitable to all classes of clubs 
from which it is possible to equip any team from the largest league 
club to the smallest on the lot. 

The Spalding Uniform No. 0. Highest grade made. The workman 
ship and material of this outfit is of the very highest quality through- 
out, and special care has been taken to make this uniform superior to 
anything offered in this line. Used exclusively by all league and 
professional clubs for years past is sufficient evidence of its quality 
and durability. Colors: White, Pearl Gray, Yale Gray, Light Gray, 
Black, Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Brown, Green, Cardinal. Con- 
sists of the Spalding Shirt, any style; the Spalding Pants, any style; 
the Spalding Stockings, No. 3-0; the Spalding Cap, any style; the 
Spalding Web Belt, leather lined. The Spalding Uniform complete, 
$15.00. Net price to clubs ordering for entire team, $12.50. No extra 
charge for detachable sleeves nor for lettering shirts with name of 
club, and No. 3-0 striped stockings will be furnished in stock colors 
at no extra charge, in special colors at 25 cents per pair extra 
where an entire outfit for team is ordered at one time, or 50 cents 
extra with a single suit. 

The University Uniform No. 1. In workmanship and quality ot 
material our University Uniform No. 1 is equal to our No. Uniform, 
but slightly lighter in weight of material. Colors: White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Brown, 
Green, Cardinal. The University Uniform comprises: the University 
Shirt, any style; the University Pants, any style; the University 
Stockings, all wool, No. IR; the University Cap, any style; the 
University Web Belt, or all leather. The University Uniform, com- 
plete, $12.50. Net price to clubs ordering for entire team, per suit, 
$10.00. No extra charge for detachable sleeves nor for lettering 
shirts with name of club, and No. IRS striped stockings furnished in 
stock colors at no extra charge, in special colors at 25 cents per pair 
extra where teams purchase an entire outfit at one time or 50 cents 
extra with single suit. 

The Interscholastic Uniform No. 2. Made of same grade of material 
as our higher-priced uniforms, but of lighter weight flannel. Substan- 
tially made and a most serviceable outfit. Colors: White, Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray, Light Gray, Black, Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Brown, 
Green, Cardinal. This is one of our most popular suits, and will give 
the best of satisfaction. It can usually be worn two seasons. Inter- 
scholastic* Shirt, any style; Interscholastic Pants, any style; Inter- 
scholastic Wool Stockings, No. 2R; Interscholastic Quality Cap, any 
style; Interscholastic Web Belt. The Interscholastic Uniform, com- 
plete, $10.00. Net price to clubs ordering for entire team, $8.00 per 
suit. No extra charge for lettering shirts with name of club nor for 
detachable sleeves, and No. 2RS striped stockings furnished in stcck 
colors at no extra charge, in special colors at 25 cents per pair extra 
where teams purchase an entire outfit at one time, or 50 cents extra 
with single suit. 

The Club Special Uniform No. 3 is made of good quality flannel 
in a variety of very desirable patterns. Well finished and a most 
excellent outfit for amateur clubs. Colors: White, Pearl Gray, Yale 
Gray, Light Gray, Black, Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Brown, 
Cardinal. A most desirable young men's suit. Elegantly made, and 
of good, strong, handsome material. On exactly same patterns as the 
league suits. The Club Special Uniform No. 3 comprises the following: 
the Club Special Shirt, any style; the Club Special Pants, any style; 
the Club Special Stockings, all wool. No. 3R; the Club Special Cap, 
any style; the Club Special Web Belt. The price of the Club Special 
Uniform, complete, is $7.50, and the net price to clubs ordering for 
entire team, per suit, $6.00. There is no extra charge for lettering 
shirts with name of club nor for detachable sleeves, and No. 3RS 
striped stockings furnished in stock colors at no extra charge; in 
special colors at 25 cents per pair extra where team purchases an 
entire outfit at one time or 50 cents extra with a single suit. 

The Amateur Special Uniform, No. 4 is made of good quality flannel 



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and compares favorably with uniforms of other makers quoted at a 
much higher price. It is an excellent wearing uniform, cut and fin- 
ished as well as higher-priced suits, and is very popular with the 
younger base ball players. Colors: White, Light Gray, Blue Gray, 
Maroon, Navy Blue, Green. The Amateur Specinl I'liiforra No. 4 con- 
sists of the following articles: the Amateur SiP'cial Shirt, any style; 
the .\mateur Special Pants, padded; the Amateur Special Stockings 
No. 4R; the Amateur Special Cap, styles 21 and 5 only; the Amateur 
Special Web Belt. A single Amateur Special Uniform, complete, costs 
$5.0(», but the net price to clubs ordering for entire team is $4.00 
per suit. No extra charge for lettering shirts with name of club nor 
for detachable sleeves, and No. 4RS striped stockings furnished it. 
stock colors only at no extra charge. 

The Spalding Junior Uniform No. 5 is made expressly for clubs com- 
posed of boys and youths, and will stand the hardest kind of w ear. 
It is made and trimmed in flrst-class style. Colors: Maroon, Green, 
Blue Gray, Brown, Mix. The Spalding Junior Uniform No. .'5 is made 
up of the articles enumerated herewith; the Spalding Junior Shirt, any 
style; the Spalding Junior Pants, padded; the Spalding Junior Cap, 
styles 21 and 5 only; the Spalding Junior Belt, the Spalding Junior 
Stockings. The Spalding Junior Uniform No. 5, complete, costs $4.00. 
To clubs ordering nine or more uniforms, the price is $3.00 per suit. 
There is no extra charge for lettering shirts with name of club nor 
for detachable sleeves, and No. 4RS striped stockings furnished in 
stock colors only at no extra charge. 

The Spalding Youths' Uniform No. 6. The price at which thi? 
uniform is sold should make it extremely popular. It is very wel 
made of good quality Gray material, and consists of tlie Spaldiixg 
Youths' Shirt, button front, with one felt letter only; the Spalding 
Youths' Pants, padded; the Spalding Youths' Stockings; the Spalding 
Youths' Cap, style 21; the Spalding Youths' Belt. The Spalding 
Youths' Uniform No. 6, complete, costs $2.00, and the net price to 
clubs ordering nine or more uniforms is $1.75 per suit. No. 4RS 
striped stockings furnished in stock colors, if desired, at no extra 
charge. 

The prices of Spalding's Base Ball Shirts are as follows: "The Spald- 
ing" Shirt, ar.y style, with name of club, $G.00; "University" Shirt, 
any style, with name of club, $5.00; "Interscholastic" Shirt, any 
style, with name of club, $4.00; "Club Special" Shirt, any style, 
with name of club, $2.75; "Amateur Special" Shirt, any style with 
name of club, $2.00; "Junior" Shirt, any style, with name of 
club, $1.50. 

Spalding's Base Ball Pants cost: "The Spalding" Pants, any style, 
per pair. $6.00; "University" Pants, any style, per pair, $5.00; Inter- 
scholastic" Pants, any style, per pair, $3.75; "Club Special" Pants, 
any style, per pair, .$2.75: ".\mateur Special" Pants, padded, per pair. 
$2.00; "Junior" Pants, padded, per pair, $1.50. 



The Pittsburg club has adopted the idea of wearing a collarless 
jersey with striped sleeves under the flannel shirt, the sleeves of which 
extend only to the elbow, displaying the striped jersey underneath, 
and matching the striped stockings. While the solid gray body ia 
considered most suitable, they can be made up in any combination, 
but to order only, and orders should be placed early. They cost 
$2.75 each. 

The shoe used by all the best players is The Spalding Highest 
Quality Base Ball Shoe, which is hand-made throughout and of specially 
selected kangaroo leather. Extreme care is taken in its general 
construction, and no pains or expense spared in making this shoe not 
only of the very highest in quality, but a perfect shoe in every 
detail. The plates, made exclusively for this shoe, are of the fine** 



SPALDING'S OFFICIAL BASE BALL GUIDE. 

hand-forged razor steel and firmly riveted to heel and sole. They cost 
$7.00 per pair. 

The Spalding Sprinting Shoe is made of same quality as onr No. 2-0 
shoe, but built on the famous Spalding running shoe last. They weigh 
about eighteen ounces to the pair and are made with extra care 
throughout. Per pair, $7.50. 

The Spalding "Featherweight" Base Ball Shoe is the lightest base 
ball shoe ever made, and owing to the lightness and fineness of its 
construction it is suitable for the exacting demands of the fastest 
players, and is not intended for general use or for the ordinary player. 
It is hand-made and u strictly bench-made shoe. This is No. FW. 
Price $7.50 per pair. 



No. 0. No. 35. No. 37 Junior. 

The Spalding Club Special Shoe is made of carefully selected satin 
calfskin, machine sewed, very substantially constructed, and a first- 
class shoe in every particular. Steel plates riveted to heel and sole. 
Per pair, $5.00. 

The Spalding Amateur Special Shoe is made of good quality calfskin, 
machine sewed; a serviceable and durable shoe, and one we can 
specially recommended. Plates riveted to heel and sole. Per pair, 
$4.00. 

The Spalding Junior Shoe. A leather shoe complete with plates. 
Made on regular base ball shoe last and an excellent shoe for junior 
teams. Per pair, $2.50. 

Spalding's Beveled Edge Shoe Plates, made of razor steel, are the 
kind used by all league players. They cost 50 cents for a pair of 
toe plates and 50 cents for a pair of heel plates. 

Toe and heel plates of good quality can be bought for 25 cents 
a pair. 

Spalding's Pitcher' Toe Plate is worn on the toe and affords a 
thorough protection to the shoe, and at the same time a most valuable 
assistant in pitching. Made for right or left shoe. Made of aluminum, 
they cost 50 cents, and of brass, 25 cents. 



Every player needs an ankle supporter and the best made is the 
Hackey Patent Ankle Supporter. It Is worn over or under stocking 
and supports the ankle admirably, while not interfering in any way 
with free movements. It relieves pain immediately and cures a sprain 
in a remarkably short time. In ordering, size of shoe worn should 
be given. 

No. H. Made of soft tanned leather, best quality. Per pair, $1.00. 

No. SH. Good quality sheepskin, lined, bound and reinforced. Per 
pair, 50 cents. 

No. CH. Black duck, lined and bound, leather reinforced. Per pair, 
25 cent» 



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In stockings, the best cost $1.75 per* pair, aiul rangp In priro down to 
25 cents for a cotton pair. Belts and caps also come In a great 
ifarlety, both of styles and prices. 



Every player should have a uniform bag to keep his outfit clean 
and In good shape. A canvas one costs $2.50, and when made of fine 
bag leather, $5.00. 





No. 5 Uniform Bag. No. 1 Uniform Bag. 

A club should also have an official scorer and a score book. A very 
good score book, with a board cover, to hold 22 gam^s, can be bought 
for 25 cents. 



A complete list of base ball goods will be found in Spalding's Base 
Ball catalogue which will be sent free to any address by A. G. Spald- 
ing & Bros, from their stores in any of the following cities: New 
York City, 126-128 Nassau Street and 29-.33 West 42d Street; Phila 
delphia, 1013 Filbert Street; Boston, Mass., 73 Federal Street; Bal 
timore, Md., 320 N. Howard Street; Buffalo, N. Y., 611 Main Street 
Pittsburg, Pa., 507 Wood Street; Washington, D. C, 709 14th Street 
N. W. (Colorado Building); Syracuse, N. Y., University Block 
Chicago, 147-149 Wabash Avenue; San Francisco, Cal., 1.34 Gearj 
Street; Denver, Col., 1616 Arapahoe Street; St. Louis. Mo., 708 Pine 
Street; Kansas City, Mo., 1111 Walnut Street; Cincinnati, O., Foun- 
tain Square. 27 East Fifth Street; Minneapolis, Minn., 507 Second 
Avenue, South; New Orleans, La., 140 Carondelet Street; Montreal, 
Can., 443 St. James Street; Hamburg, Germany, 15 Alter Wandrahm: 
London, Eng., 53, 54, 55 Fetter Lane. 

Communications directed to A. G. Spalding & Bros., at any of the 
ftboye addresses, will receive prompt attention. 




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Spalding 
Official League Ball\ 

Is the Standard of the World 



It is the Origmal League Ball 
It is the Official League Ball 

It is the Universally Adopted League Ball 

It is the Best League Ball 

It has been formally adopted as the Official Ball of 

The National League lor 29 Years 

It has also been adopted as the Official 
Ball for all Championship Games by 
the following Professional Leagues : 

Eastern League for 19 years 

New England League for 19 years 

Western League for 15 years 

Texas League for 12 years 

Western Association for 11 years 

California League for 10 years 

Inter-State League for 9 years 
New York State League for 7 years 
International League for 5 years 
Northwestern League for 5 years 

Indiana, Illinois and Iowa League for 4 years 

And by 22 other Professional Leagues that have 
adopted the Spalding League Ball liom 1 to 4 years 

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is the only ball that has been used in Champion- 
ship League Gaines since that time. In the recent 
great World's Championship Games in New York 
between the New York Nationals and Philadelphia 
Americans the Spalding League Ball was used. 

The Spalding Official League Ball 

is used by Yale, Harvard, Princeton and all prominent college 
teams. The soldiers and sailors in the United States Army 
and Navy use it exclusively. In fact, the Spalding- League 
Ball is in universal use wherever Base Ball is played. Once 
in a while a minor league will experiment for a short time 
with some other ball, but invariably returns to the Spalding 
League Ball, which has now become universally recognized 

The Standard of t,he World 

In addition to the different American adoptions, the Spalding 
Official League Ball has been made the official ball by the 
governing Base Ball Associations of Mexico, Cuba, Canada, 
Australia, South Africa, Great Britain, Philippine Islands, 

Japan, and, in fact, wherever Base Ball is played. 
The Spalding League Ball has received this universal adoption 
because of its well established reputation for uniformity and 
high quality, but the special object of such adoptions, from 
the players' standpoint, is to secure absolute uniformity in a 
ball, that will prevent unfair "jockeying" with an unknown 
ball, and make National and International Base Ball contests 
possible, and at the same time make the records of players of 
value, and uniform throughout the world, which can only be 
secured by standardizing one well known ball. 

NOTE— At the annual meeting of the National League 
of Professional Base Ball Clubs, held in New York City, 
December Uth, 1905, the Spalding League Ball was 
formally adopted as the Official Ball of that organi- 
zation for an additional term of five years. 

Mr. Harry C. Pulliam, President of the National League, under 
date of October 24th. 1905, says:— "It gives me great pleasure 
to say that there was not one complaint registered against the 
quality of the Spalding League Ball furnished the National 
League this past season by your company, and so far as my 
information goes, I can say that the ball was in every respect 
satisfactory." 



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Official 

Of FICIAL LEAGUE BAlQ League 
BaU 




USED e X - 
clusively 



by the 
National 
League, Minor 
Leagues, and 
by all Inter- 
collegiate and 
other Associ- 
ations for over 
a quarter of a 
century. Each 
ball wrapped in 
tin-foil and put 
i n a separate 
box, and sealed 
i n accordance 

with the regulations of the National League and American 

Association. Warranted to last a full game when used under 

ordinary conditions. 

No. 1. Official League Ball. Each, $1.25 

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SPALDING 
OFFICIAL BOYS' LEAGUE BALL 

MADE with horsehide cover, rubber centre, and 
wound with wool yarn. Same as our Official 
League Ball in every respect, except slightly 
smaller in size. It is especially designed for junior 
clubs (composed of boys under sixteen years of age) , 
and all games in which this ball is used will be recog- 
nized as legal games, the same as if played with the 
Official League Ball. Warranted to last a full game. 

No. IB. Each, 75c. 



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The Spalding 'Varsity League Bal 

Regulation size and weight, fine selected horsehide cover, rubber 
centre, all wool yarn and far superior in material and workman- 
ship to any of the various imitations of our Official League Ball. 
Warranted to last a full game without loosing its elasticity or 

shape. 
C: No. X. Each, $1.00 z=:=D 

Spalding Intsrschoiastic League Ball 

Same quality as the 'Varsity League, but smaller in size. War- 
.. ranted to last a full game. jj 

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Made with the same care and of the same 
material as our League Ball ; the double- 
stitch is used in its construction, rendering 
it doubly secure against ripping. Every 
ball is wrapped in tinfoil and warranted to 
last a full game. 

No. 0. Each, $1.25. 

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Spalding 
Professional Ball 




Full size ball. Made of carefully selected 

material throughout, and warranted 

first-class quality. 

No. 2. Each, 50c. 

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Spalding Fielders* Mitts 




The easiest, most pli- 
able and best made 
fielders' mittever made. 
Molded brown calfskin 
face; extra full thumb, 
laced; leather lined and 
strap-and-buckle fast- 
ening at back. 

No. 3C. Each, $3.00 



Spalding ''Black Lea- 
ther'' Fielders' Mitt. 
Made of specially tan- 
ned black leather and 
similar in quality other- 
wise to No. 3X. 

No.3XR.Each,$2.50 



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SPALDING MUSHROOM BAT 



Patented Aug. 1, 1905 G- 




N this bat a principle has been utihzed which makes it many 
times more effective than the ordinary style under certain 
conditions, and as an all-around bat we have received many 
letters from prominent professional players testifying to 
their appreciation of the good points of its construction. 
They say: "Both balance and model are perfect, " and we 
oth these points of construction have been brought as near to per- 
fection as it is possible for human ingenuity to go. 

The knob arrangement at the end of the bat enables us to get a more 
even distribution of weight over the whole length than is possible under the 
old construction, and for certain kinds of play the bat is practically invalu- 
able. It is this feature which appeals to the up-to-date player, and even 
with nothing else to recommend it, the bat would be an acquisition for any 
player anxious to make a good record. Only the very best quality of air- 
dried timber has been used and every on^ is carefully tested by an expert 
before leaving our factory. 

We recommend it heartily to our customers, feeling certam that they 
will find in the combination of good qualities which it possesses something 
which they have sought for in vain elsewhere— a perfect bat. 
No. M. Mushroom Plain Bat, Special Finish. . . Each, $ 1 .00 
No. MT. Mushroom Taped Bat, Taped Handle. . . " ! .00 



For a longtime 1 have been trying lu hn.i 
a bat that would balance when choking. 
Not until 1 used the Mushroom Bat have I 
found a bat that was up to tny idea. This 
bat is used exclusively by the New York 
players. Yours truly. 

JOHM J. McGRAW, 
Manager New York Baie Ball Club. 

I have not found a more salistactory base 
ball bat than the Spalding Mushroom Bai. 
The limber is the best I have seen, the 
balance and model of the bat is perfect. 
Yours truly. 

JAMES J. CALLAHAH, 
Manager-Caplatn Chicago American 
Lea^e Club. 



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have played prolesjion, 

vice as the Spalding ^ 
lahty and balance are perfect 

WM. OLEASOn. 

Captain fhtladelphia National Lt-ugu 
B^ie Bait Club. 



The Spalding Mushri 



, Batr 



My experience as 
ball player enables me to thoroughly appr 
ciale IIS good qualities. 
Yours truly. 

CHAS. A. COMISKET, 
President Chicago American League Clu 



In all our experience as base ball players wt have not found a bat more saiislaclory 
tlie Spalding Mushroom Bat 

JAMES F. SLAOLE JOHH EVERS F. L. CHANCE 

J. KLIWO J. McCARTHT JOE TINKER 

BR. J. P. CASEY B. JONES O! Chicago National League 



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Spalding ""^ 
Trade-Marked Bat>s 



Since 1877, when we introduced the Spalding line of trade-marked bats, they have been recognized 
as standard by players to whom quality is a consideration. Wherever possible, we have improved 
both style and quality from time to time, and the assortment as now made up comprises absolutely 
the most up-to-date and thoroughly trustworthy styles that can be produced. The timber used in 
their construction is seasoned from two to three years before using, thus ensuring not only a 
lighter and stronger bat, but also retaining the life quality and driving power of the natural wood. 

SPALDING MEN'S BATS 




/^^t^^^^WZ'ii^X^^^^*;^ AUTOGRAPH BAT, Superior quality, fine polish 

' ^ ^ finish. Each, 76c. 

No. 3-0. Spalding Wagon Tongu^Ash Bat, League quality, special finish, spotted 

burning 60c. 

No. OX. Spalding"AxIetree"Bat,fineststraightgrainedash;tapewoundhandle. . " aSc. 

No. 2X. Spalding Black Band Bat, e.\tra quality ash " a6c. 

SPALDING BOYS' BATS 




No. 3X. Spalding Junior League Bat, extra quality ash, =>pui,.eJ ouii.ii.s. . . Each, a6c. 
No 2XB. Spalding Boys' Bat, selected quahty ash, polished. and varnished; antique 

finish \. . ... =. « . • _; 'Oc- 

NO. lO. Youths' Bat; good quality » ^ „ .j • " 6c. 

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^ADE with face, sides and finger-piece of velvet 
tanned brown leather and back of selected asbes- 
tos buck, well padded and double row of stitching on 
heel pad, with the addition of a heavy piece of sole 
leather on back for extra protection to the hand and 
fingers. Strap-and-buckle fastening at back. 

MADE IN RIGHTS AND LEFTS 

No. OX. Each, $3.00 

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SpoMlng Amofeur Milt \ 




jy|ADE of extra quality asbestos buck, perspiration 

proof, extremely tough and durable. A very 

popular Mitt. Strap-and-buckle fastening at back, 

MADE IN RIGHTS AND LEFTS 

No. A. Each, $1.50 



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Superior quality youth's mitt. Made with extra 
quality white buck face and finger-piece, extremely 
tough and durable ; well padded ; reinforced 
and laced at thumb and double row of stitching 
on heel pad ; strap-and-buckle fastening at back. 

MADE IN RIGHTS AND LEFTS 

No. AB. Each, $1.00 

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Spalding 
No. 4 Mitt 

Men's size. Improved 
style. Face and back of 
asbestos buck; extra 
heavily padded ; rein- 
forced and laced at 
thumb joint and double 
row of stitching on heel 
pad. 

No. 4. Each, 50c. 

MADE IN RIGHTS AND LEFTS 




Spalding 
Junior MiLt> 



PATENT LACE BACK 

Most popular mitt made ; 

face and back of asbestos 

buck ; well padded ; laced 

thumb. No heel pad. 

No. CB. Each, 25c. 

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Spalding No. OA Mitt 




Extra large and heavily padded. Velvet tanned 
brown leather face and special tanned leather finger- 
piece and back. Extremely well made, and double 
row of stitching on heel pad. Strap-and-buckle fas- 
tening at back. 

MADE IN RIGHTS AND LEFTS 

No. OA. Each, $2.00 

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Spalding No. O Mitt, 

Face, sides and finger-piece made of velvet 
tanned brown leather and the back of selected 
asbestos buck, well padded. No heel pad. 
Well known for reliability. Strap-and- 
buckle fastening at back. 
MADE IN RIGHTS AND LEFTS=: 

No. 0. Each, $2.50 

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Made of special gray tanned leather, very 

soft and pliable, heavily padded, and 

without heel pad. An old favorite. 

Strap-and-buckle fastening at back. 

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No. 5 Mitt, 

Improved style ; face and 
back made of asbestos buck ; 
laced thumb ; well padded 
and double row of stitching 
on heel pad. 

No. 5. Each, 25c. 

NIADE IN RIGHTS AND LEFTS 



Spalding 
No. 7 Mitt, 

Face of asbestos buck ; can- 
vas back ; good size and 
well padded. 

No. 7. Each, 10c. 

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Men's size. Made throughout of good quaHty 
oil tanned leather. Reinforced and laced at 
thumb ; strap-and-buckle fastening at back. 
No heel pad. 
MADE IN RIGHTS AND LEFTS 

No. D. Each, $1.00 

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quality white buck face and finger-piece, extremely 
tough and durable ; well padded ; reinforced 
and laced at thumb and double row of stitching 
on heel pad ; strap-and-buckle fastening at back. 

MADE IN RIGHTS AND LEFTS 

No. AB. Each, $1.00 

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Men's size glove. Made of 

good quality oil tanned leather, 

well finished and exceedingly 

durable. 

No. XS. Each, $1.50 

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A good all-around glove, im- 
proved style. Made of good 
quality white tanned horsehide, 
well padded and leather lined. 

No. X. Each, $1.50 

A popular price professional 

style full size glove. Made of 

good quality asbestos buck, 

padded correctly. 

No. 13. Each, $1.00 

Made with Web of Leather 

between Thumb and 

first Finger 

RIGHTS AND LEFTS 

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Our best youths' glove, 
professsional style, made 
throughout of selected vel- 
vet tanned buckskin. 
Quality of material, work- 
manship and style same 
as our No, PX best men's 
glove ; an article of par- 
ticular merit, with web of 
leather between thumb 

and first finger. 
No. PXB. Each, $2.00 





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A good youths' size glove. 
Made of fine quality white 
tanned horsehide. Sim- 
ilar in material, work- 
manship and style to our 
No. X men's glove, with 
web of leather between 
thumb and first finger. 

No. XB. Each. $1.00 



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style, with no heel pad 
and extra heavily pad- 
ded around edges and 
well up into the little 
finger. Material same 
as in No. 15. Made 
with web of leather be- 
tween thumb and first 

finger. 
No. I5L. Each, $1.25 

Made in 
Rights and Lefts 



A well made glove, 
improved style. Made 
of extra fine quality 
brown leather, well 
padded ; double row of 
stitching on heel pad. 
Made with w e b of 
leather between thumb 
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Professional style glove, well 
made of soft tanned white 
leather, heavily padded 
around edges and at wrist. 
A first-class article in every 
way. Made with web of 
leather between thumb and 
first finger. 
No. 14. Each, 50c. 



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bestos buck and well padded; 
double row of stitching on 
heel pad. Good quality 
throughout ; with web of 
leather between thumb and 
first finger. 
No. 18. Each, 25c. 



A professional style youths' glove ; made of asbestos 
buck, without heel pad, and nicely padded at wrist 
and around edges Made with web of leather between 
thumb and first finger. No. 19. Each, 25c. 

MADE IN RIGHTS AND LEFTS 
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er, leather lined, nicely 
padded ; double row of 
stitching on heel pad. 
Made with web of leather 
between thumb and first 
finger. 

No. 12, Each, 75c. 




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improved style. Fine 
quality soft tanned white 
leather, nicely padded ; 
double row of stitching 
on heel pad. Made with 
web of leather between 
thumb and first finger. 

No. 1 6. Each, 50c. 



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SPALDING 
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INFIELDERS' 
GLOVE 

Our best Infielders' 
^^ Glove is made up 
on lines suggested by 
prominent players, and 
the buckskin used in its 
construction is the 
finest we have been able 
to obtain. It is heavily 
padded around edges 
and extending well up 
into the little finger 
with fine quality felt. 
Has no heel pad, but is 
made extra long to pro- 
tect the wrist. We 
have spared no expense 
to make this absolutely 
the best Infielders' 
Glove ever made. 

No. PX. 
EACH. $3.00 



"DLACK leather, pro- 
^ f essional style. 
Quality of material and 
workmanship, also 
general design similar 
to No. PX. An abso- 
lutely highest quality 
Infielders' Glove. 

No. RX. 
EACH, $3.00 

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This mask is used by practically all catchers on league, col- 
lege and semi-professional teams. The patent sun shade 
protects the eyes without obstructing the view. Mask is 
made throughout of finest steel wire, extra heavy black 
enameled. Fitted with molded leather chin strap, hair 
filled pads and special elastic head band. 

No. 4-0. Each, $4.00 

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AmaLeur Mask 

Bright Wire 

Same size and gen- 
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League mask. Sub- 
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warranted perfectly 
safe. 

No.A. Each,$LOO 



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Exactly same quality as 
our No. A mask, only 
smaller in size. An ab- 
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No. B. Each, $1.00 

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Neck Protecting 

Mask 

Careful players realize the val- 
ue of the neck protecting at- 
tachment with which this mask 
is fitted. The arrangement is 
made so as not to interfere in 
the slightest with free move- 
ments and it affords absolute 
protection to the neck. Finest 
steel wire, extra heavy and 
black enameled to prevent re- 
flection of light. 

No. 3-0. Each, $3.00 





Spalding 
Regulation 
League Mask 

Made of heavy, soft annealed 
steel wire. Well finished and 
reliable in every particular. 

BLACK ENAMELED 
No. OX. Each, $2.00 

BRIGHT WIRE 
No. O. Each, $1.50 



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Black Enameled 

For the ordinary player there is no mask more suit- 
able than our League style which is made on our 
special form as approved by the best players in this 
country. Extra heavy and best annealed steel wire 
black enameled. Fittings of best quality throughout. 

No. 2-0. Each, $2.50 

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YOUTHS' 

MASK 

BRIGHT WIRE 

Well padded. No 
head or chin-piece. 
No.C. Each, 50c 
No.D. Each, 25c 



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REGULATION 

MASK 

BRIGHT WIRE 

Made in same style 
as our Amateur 
mask, but without 
head or chin-piece. 
Warranted. 

No. L. Each, 75c. 




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No.DX 

First. Basemen's 

Mit>t> 

Men's size; a good 
article at a moderate 
price; made of oak tan 
specially selected lea- 
ther, laced all around; 
double row of stitching 
on heel pad, a very 
easy fitting mitt. 
Strap-and-buckle fast- 
ening at back. 
No. DX. Each, $1.50 

No. EX 

First Basemen's 

MILL 

An excellent mitt for 
boys ; made of good 
quality white leather, 
laced all around; 
double row of stitching 
on heel pad, suitably 
padded and will give 
very good service. 
Strap-and-buckle 
fastening at back. 
No. EX. Each, $1.00 

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Spalding No. 5X 
Fielders' Mitt 



An exceedingly good mitt at a pop- 
ular price : the face made of white 
tanned buckskin, brown leather 
back ; laced thumb ; constructed 
throughout in a most substantial 
manner ; strap-and-buckle fasten- 
ing at back. 

No. 5X. Each, $1.00 



Spalding Boys' Fielders' MiLLs 





A substantial mitt for boys : 
made throughout of a good qual- 
ity brown cape leather, well 
padded and laced thumb, and 
without doubt the best mitt of 
the kind ever sold at the price. 

No. 6X. Each, 50c. 



Made of asbestos buck, well 

padded and substantially made; 

laced thumb. 

No. 7X Each, 25c. 

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Interscholastic 
Uniform No. 2 

MADE of same grade of 
material as our higher 
priced uniforms, but of 
lighter weight. This is 
one of our most popular 
suits and will give the 
best of satisfaction. Can 
usually be worn two sea- 
sons. 

Interscholastic Uniform No. 2 
Complete. $10.00 

Net price to clubs ordering 
for Entire Team. Suit, $8.00 



Colors: White. Pearl Gray, 
Yale Gray. Light Gray. Black, 
Green. Maroon, Royal Blue, 
Navy Blue, Brown, Cardinal. 
Consisting of: Interscholastic 
Shirt, any style; Interscho- 
lastic Pants, any style; Inter- 
scholastic Cap, any stvle: 
Interscholastic Web Belt; 
Interscholastic Stockings. 
No. 2R. 



Amateur Special 
Uniform No. 4 

MADE of good quality 
flannel, and compares 
favorably with uniforms 
of other makers quoted 
at a much higher price. 
Very popular with the 
younger baseball players. 
Amateur Special Uniform 

No. 4. Complete, $5.00 
Net price to clubs ordering 
for Entire Team. Suit, $4.00 



No. 2RS Striped Stockings m 
stock colors furnished at No 
Extra Charge if desired; 
Special Colors Extra- with 
single suit, 50 cents per pair; 
with order for entire team, 
25 cents per pair. 



Colors: White. Light Gray 
Blue Gray, Maroon. Navy Blue 

Green. 
Consist in g of: Amateur 
Special Shirt, any style; 
Amateur Special Pants, pad- 
ded; Amateur Special Cap. 
styles 21 and 5 only; Amateur 
Special Web Belt; Amateur 
Special Stockings, No. 4R. 



No. 4RS Striped Stockings fur- 
nished, if desired, at No 
Extra Charge, but in stock 
colors only. 



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Our "Highest Quality" Stockings are su- 
perior to anything ever offered for athletic 
wear, and combine all the essentials of a 
perfect stocking. They are all wool, have 
white feet, are heavy ribbed, full fashioned, 
hug the leg closely but comfortably, and 
are very durable. The weaving is of an 
exclusive and unusually handsome design. 

STRIPED RIBBED STOCKINGS 

Best quality, all wool ; stripes 2- 
inch, alternate. Colors : Scarlet 
and Black, Navy and Red, Orange 
and Black, Maroon and White, 
Royal Blue and White, Navy and 
White. Other colors to order only; 
prices on application. 

No. IRS. Heavy weight, 
No. 2RS. Medium weigl 
N0.3RS. Good weigl 

STRIPED COTTON 

STOCKINGS 
No. 4RS. Cotton 
striped. Same com- 
binations of colors as mq, jrs 
above, but made only 
with one 4-inch stripe of 
around calf of leg. 



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ball shoe last and an excellent shoe 

for junior teams. 

No. 37. Per pair, $2.50 

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machine sewed, very substantially con- 
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particular. Steel plates riveted to heel and sole. 

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machine sewed; a serviceable and 

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recommend. Plates riveted to heel 

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large size. 



We were the first 
to introduce an in- 
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tector, made under 
the Gray patent, 
and the method 
used then has been 
retained in the im- 
proved style, with 
the addition of a 
special break at the 
bottom which 
makes it more pli- 
able and conve- 
nient. 

Made of best 
r u b b e 1', inflated 
with air. When 
not in use can be 
rolled into a very 
small package after 
air ii3 let out. 

Covering of special 



No. 3-0. Full protection, 

imported material, and in every particular the best protector 
made , Each, $8.00 

No. 2-0» Full protection, large size. Best grade covering and 
a very durable protector. . . . Each, $6.00 

No. O . League catchers' protector. Same in every particular 
as we have been supplying for years to most of the prominent 
League catchers. .... Each, $5.00 

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No 1. Amateur Catchers' Protector. Quality and 
design same as we have been furnishing for years 
past! Full size Each, $:».50 

No. M. Interscholastic Catchers' Protector; full size 
and very well made. . • • Each, $2.73 



No. 2. Youths' Catchers' Protector 
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Lockers ThaL Last* 

Vr/'OODEN lockers are objectionable 
because they attract vermin, re- 
tain odors and can be easily broken into, 
and are dangerous on account of fire. 
Lockers made from wire mesh or ex- 
panded metal afford little security, as 
they can be easily entered with wire 
cutters. Clothes placed in them become 
covered with dust; and the lockers 
themselves present a poor appearance, 
resembling animal cages. 



Durand-Steel 
Lockers 

are made of 
high-grade steel 
plates, and are 
finished with 
gloss-black fur- 
nace baked (400°) Japan, comparable to that 
used on hospital ware, which will never flake 
off nor require refinishing, as do paints and 
enamels. 

Durand-St>eel Lockers 

are usually built with doors perforated full 
length in panel design, with sides and backs 
solid. This prevents clothes in one locker from 
coming in contact with wet garments in adjoin- 
ing lockers, while plenty of ventilation is secured 
by having the door perforated its entire length, 
but if the purchaser prefers we perforate the 
backs also. 

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TIC EXERCISES. 
By G. M. Martin, Physical Director 
of the Y. M. C. A. of Youngstown, Ohio. 
It is a book that should be in the hands 
of every physical director of the Y. M. 
C. A., school, club, college, etc. The 
contents comprise: The place of the class 
in physical training; grading of exer- 
cises and season schedules — grading of 
men, grading of exercises, season sched- 
ules for various classes, elementary and 
advanced classes, leaders, optional exer- 
cises. Nearly 20© pages. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 124— HOW TO BECOME A GYMNAST 

By Robert Stoll, of the New York 
A. C, the American champion on the 
flying rings from 18S5 to 1892. Any boy 
who frequents a gymuAsium can easily 
follow the illustrations and instructions 
In this book and with a little practice 
become proficient on the horizontal and 
parallel bars, the trapeze or the "horse. "^ 
Price 10 cents. ^^y^ ~ ^ 

NO. 128— HOW TO ROW. i 

By E. J. Gianninl, of the New York 
A. C, one of America's most famous 
amateur oarsmen and champions. This 
book will in'struct any one who is a 
lover of rowing how to become an ex- 
pert. It is fully illustrated, showing how 
to hold the oais, the finish of the stroke 
and other information that will prove 
valuable to the beginner. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 129— WATER POLO. 

By Gus Sundstrom, instructor at the 
New Y'ork A. C. It treats of every de- 
tail, the individual work of the players, 
the practice of the team, how to throw 
the ball, with illustrations and many 
valuable hints. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 138— OFFICIAL CROQUET GUIDE. 

Contains directions for playing, dia- 
grams of important strokes, description 
of grounds, instructions for the begin- 
ner, terms used in the game, and the 
official playing rules. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 140— WRESTLING. 

Catch as catch can style. By E. H. 
Hitchcock, M.D., of Cornell, and R. F, 
Nelligan, of Amherst College. The book 
contains nearly seventy illustrations of 
the different holds, photographed espe- 
cially and so described that anybody 
who desires to become expert In wrest- 
ling can with little effort learn every 
one. Price 10 cents. 



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NO. 142— PHYSICAL TRAINING SIM- 
PLIFIED. 
By Prof. E. B. Warm an, the well- 
inown physical culture expert. Is a 
complete, thorough and practical book 
•where the whole man is considered — brain 
and body. By following the instructions 
no apparatus is required. The book is 
adapted for both sexes. The exercises 
comprise directions as follows: how to 
Btand; how to sit; how to rest; breath- 
ing; exercises for the fingers, wrists, el- 
bows, shoulders, neck, hips, knees, 
ankles; a word about the muscles; the 
arms and thighs; shoulders and chest; 
waist; sides; back and abdomen; bowing; 
bending; twisting; the liver squeezer, 
etc., etc. Fully Illustrated. Price 10 
cents. 

NO. 143— INDIAN CLTJBS AND DUMB- 
BELLS. 

Two of the most popular forms of home 
or gymnasium exercise. This Jiook is 
ivritten by America's amateur champion 
club swinger. J. H. Dougherty. It is 
clearly illustrated, by which any novice 
can become an expert. Price 10 cents. 
NO. 149— THE CARE OF THE BODY. 

A book f.hat all who value health 
Bliould read and follow its instructions. 
By Prof. E. B. Warman, the well-known 
lecturer and authority on physical cul- 
ture The subject is thoroughly treated, 
fis a glance at the following small por- 
tion of the contents shows: An all- 
around athlete; muscular Christianity; 
eating, diet— various opinions; bill of 
fare for brain workers; l)ill of fare for 
muscle-makers; what to eat and drink; 
a simple diet; an opinion on brain food; 
■why is food required? drinking water; 
nutrition — how food nourishes the body; 
a day's food, how used; constituents of 
a day's ration — beefsteak, potatoes, 
bread, butter, water, germs of disease, 
etc. Price 30 cents. 
NO. 154— FIELD HOCKEY. 

To those in need of vigorous and 
tealthful out-of-doors exercise, this 
game Is recommended highly. Its 
healthful attributes are manifold and 
the interest of player and spectator alike 
Is kept active throughout the progress 
of the game. The game is prominent in 
the sports at Vassar, Smith, Wellesley, 
Eryn Mawr and other leading colleges, i 
Price 10 cents. 

NO 156— THE ATHLETE'S GUIDE. 

How to become an athlete. It contains 
full instructions for the beginner, telling 
how to sprint, hurdle, jump and throw 
weights, general hints on training; in 
fact, this book is one of the most com- 
plete on the subject that has ever ap- 
peared. Special chapters contain valu- 
able advice to beginners and important 
A. A. D. rules and their explanations, 
while the pictures comprise manv scenes 
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NO. 157— HOW TO PLAY TENNIS. ■ 

A complete description of lawn tennis; 
a lesson for beginners and directions tell- • 
ing how to make the most important 1 
strokes; styles and skill of the experts; 
the American twist service; how to build 
and keep a court. Illustrated from 
photographs of leading players in ac- 
tion. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 158— INDOOR AND OUTDOOR 
GYMNASTIC GAMES. 
Without question one of the best 
books of its kind ever published. Com- 
piled by Prof. A. M. Chesley, the well- 
known Y. M. 0. A. physical director. 
It is a book that will prove valuable to 
indoor and outdoor gymnasiums, schools, 
outings and gatherings where there are 
a number to be amused. The games de- 
scribrd comprise a list of 120, divided 
into several groups. I'rice lu cents. 

NO. 161— TEN MINUTES' EXERCISE 
FOB BUSY MEN. 
By Dr. Luther Halsey Gulick, Director 
of Physical Training in the New York 
public schools. Anyone who is looking 
for a concise and complete course of 
physical education at home would do 
well to procure a copy of this book. Ten 
minutes' work as directed is exercise 
anyone can follow. It already has had a 
large sale and has been highly recom- 
mended by all who have followed its in- 
structions. Nearly KiO pages of illustra- 
tions and 100 of text. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 162— BOXING GUIDE. 

For many years books have been issued 
on the art of boxing, but it has remained 
for us to arrange a book that we think is 
sure to fill all demands. It contains 
over 70 pages of illustrations showing all 
the latest blows, posed especially for this I 
book under the supervision of a well- | 
known instructor of boxing, who makes 
a specialty of teaching and knows how 
to impart his knowledge. They are so | 
arranged that anyone can easily become J 
proficient. A partial list of the contents 
include: The correct position; clenching 
the fist; gauging distance; the first prin- 
ciples of hitting; the elements of de- 
fence; feinting; knockout blows; chin 
punch; the blow under the ear; the fam- 
ous solar plexus knockout; the heart 
blow; famous blows and their origina- 
tors: Fitzsimraons' contribution; the Mc- 
Coy corkscrew; the kidney punch; the 
liver punch; the science of boxing; proper 
position of hand and arm; left hook 
to face; hook to the jaw; how to deliver 
the solar plexus; correct delivery of a 
right uppercut; blocking a right swing 
and sending a right uppercut to chin; 
blocking a left swing and sending a lett 
uppercut to chin, etc., etc.; hints on 
training, diet and breathing; how to 
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NO. 165— THE ART OF FENCING. 

This is a new booli by Regis and Louis 
Senac, of New York, famous instructors 
and leading authorities on the subject. 
Messrs. Senac give in detail how every 
move should be made, and tell it so 
clearly that anyone can follow the in- 
structions. It is illustrated with sixty 
full page pictures, posed especially for 
this book. Price 10 cents. ^ I 

NO. 166— HOW TO SWING INDIAN 
CLUBS. 
By Pr*^ B. B. Warman, the well- 
known exponent of physical culture. By 
following the directions carefully anyone 
can become an expert. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 167— aUOITS. 

By M. W. Dfshong. The need of a 
book on this interesting game has been 
felt by many who wished to know the 
fine points and tricks used by the ex- 
perts. Mr. Deshong explains them, with 
illustrations, so that a novice can readily 
understand. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 170— PUSH BALL. 

Played with an air-inflated ball 6 
feet in diameter, weighing about 50 
pounds. A side consists of eleven men. 
This book contains the official rules and 
a sketch of the game; illustrated. Price 
10 cents. , 

NO. 174^DISTANCE AND CROSS- 
COUNTRY RUNNING. 

By George Orton, the famous Univer- 
Bity of Pennsylvania runner. Tells how 
to become proficient at the quarter, half, 
mile, the longer distances, and cross- 
country running and steeplechasing, with 
instructions for training and schedules 
to be observed when preparing for a 
contest. Illustrated with numerous pic- 
tures of leading athletes in action, with 
comments by the editor on the good and 
bad points shown. Price 10 cents. 
NO. 177— HOW TO SWIM. 

By J. H. Sterrett, the leading author- 
ity on swimming in America. The in- 
structions will Interest the expert as 
well as the novice; the illustrations were 
made from photographs especially posed, 
showing the swimmer in clear water; a 
valuable feature is the series of "land 
drill" exercises for the beginner, which 
is illustrated by many drawings. The 
contents comprise: A plea for education 
in swimming; swimming as an exercise 
and for development; land drill exer- 
cises; plain swimming; best methods of 
learning; the breast stroke; breathing; 
under-arm side stroke; scientific strokes 
— over-arm side stroke; double over-arm 
or "trudgeon" stroke; touching and 
turning; training for racing; ornamental 
swimming; floating; diving; running 
header; back dive; diving feet foremost; 
the propeller; marching on the water; 
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NO. 178— HOW TO TRAIN FOR 
BICYCLING. 

Gives methods of the best riders when 
■ training for long or short distance races; 
a hints on training. Revised and up-to- 
date in every particular. Price 10 cents. 
NO. 180— RING HOCKEY. 

A new game for the gymnasium. In- 
vented by Dr. J. M. Vorhees of Pratt 
Institute, Brooklyn, that has sprung into 
instant popularity; as exciting as basket 
ball. This book contains oflicial rules. 
Price 10 cents. 
NO. 182— ALL-AROUND ATHLETICS. 

Gives in full the method of scoring the 
Ail-Around Championship, giving percen- 
tage tables showing what each man re- 
ceives' for each performance in each of 
the ten events. It contains as well In- 
structive articles on how to train for the 
Ail-Around Championship. Illustrated 
with many pictures of champions in ac- 
tion and scores at all-around meets. 
Price, 10 cents. 
NO. 185— HEALTH HINTS. 

A series of articles by Prof. E. B. 
Warman, the well-known lecturer and 
authority on physical culture. Prof. 
Warman treats very interestingly of 
health influenced by insulation; health 
influenced by underwear; health influ- 
enced by color; exercise, who needs it? 
Price 10 cents. 
NO. 187— ROLLER POLO GUIDE. 

Edited by J. C. Morse. A full descrip- 
tion of the game; oflicial rules, pictures 
of teams; other articles of interest. 
Price 10 cents. 

NO. 188— LAWN HOCKEY, TETHER 
TENNIS. GOLF CROaUET, VOL- 
LEY BALL. HAND TENNIS, GAR- 
DEN HOCKEY, PARLOR HOCKEY, 
BADMINTON. 

Containing the rules for each game. 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 
NO. 189— RULES FOR GAMES. 

Compiled by Jessie H. Bancroft, direc- 
tor of physical training, department of 
education. New Y'ork City. These gamrs 
are intended for use at recesses, and all 
but the team games have been adapted 
to large classes. Suitable for children 
from three to eight years, and include 
a great variety. Price 10 cents. 
NO. 191— HOW TO PUNCH THE BAG. 

By W. II. Rothwell ("Young C<t- 
bett"). This book is undoubtedly the 
best treatise on bag punching that has 
ever been printed. Every variety of 
blow used in training is shown and ex- 
plained. The pictures comprise thirty - 
three full page reproductions of Y'oung 
Corbett as he appears while at work in 
his training quarters. The photographs 
were taken by our special artist and 
cannot be seen in any other publication. 
Fancy oag punching is treated by a 
well-known theatrical bag puncher, who 
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NO. 193— HOW TO PLAY BASKET 
BALL. 

By G. T, Hepbron, editor of the Of- 
ficial Basket Ball Guide. Contains full 
instructions for players, both for the ex- 
pert and the novice, duties of officials, 
and specially posed full-page pictures 
showing the correct and incorrect methods 
of playing. The demand for a book of 
this character is fully satisfied in this 
publication, as many points are included 
which could not be incorporated in the 
annual publication of the Basket Ball 
Guide for want of room. Price 10 cents. 
NO. 194 — RACQUETS, SQUASH- 
RACQUETS AND COURT TENNIS. 

The need of an authoritative handbook 
at a popular price on these gamis is 
filled by this book. How to play each 
game is thoroughly explained, and all 
the difficult strokes shown by special 
photographs taken especially for this 
book. Contains the official rules for 
each game, with photographs of well- 
known courts. Price 10 cents. 
NO. 195— OFFICIAL ROQUE GUIDE. 

The official publication of the National 
Eoque Association of America. Edited 
by Prof. Charles Jacobus, ex-champion. 
Contains a description of the courts and 
their construction, diagrams of the field, 
illustrations, rules and valuable infor- 
mation. Price 10 cents. 
NO. 199— EQUESTRIAN POLO GUIDE. 

Compiled by H. L. FitzPatrick of the 
New York Sun. Illustrated with por- 
traits of leading players and contains 
most useful information for polo players. 
Price 10 cents. 
NO. 200— DUMB-BELLS. 

This is undoubtedly the best work on I 
dumb-bells that has ever been offered. ^ 
The author, Mr. G. Bojus, was formerly 
superintendent of physical culture in the 
Elizabeth (N. J.) public schools, in- 
structor at Columbia University (New 
York), instructor for four years at the 
Columbia summer school and is now pro- 
prietor of the Park Place Gymnasium, 
at 14 Park Place, New York City. The 
book contains 200 phntographs of all the 
various exercises with the instructions in 
large, readable type. It shuuld be in the 
hands of every teacher and pupil of 
physical culture, and Is invaluable for 
Lome exercise as welL Price 10 cents. 
NO. 201— LACROSSE 

By William C. Schmeisser, captain 
Johns Hopkins University champion 
intercollegiate lacrosse team of 1902; 
edited by Ronald T. Abercrombie, ex- 
captain and coach of Johns Hopkins Uni- 
versity lacrosse team, 1900-1904. Every 
position is thoroughly explained in a 
most simple and concise manner, render- 
ing it the best manual of the game ever 
published. Ilurtrated with numerous 
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NO. 202— HOW TO PLAY BASE BALL. 

Edited by T. H. Murnane. New and .^ 
revised edition. Contents: How to be- y 
come a batter, by Napoleon Lajoie, X 
James Collins, Hugh Jennings and Jesse 
Tannehill; how to run the bases, by 
Jack Doyle and Frank L. Chance; advice 
to base runners, by James E. Sullivan, 
Sec.-Treas. A.A.U.; how to become a 
good pitcherfby Cy Young, "Rube" Wad- 
dell and Bert Cunningham; on curve 
pitching, by Cy Y'oung, James J. Calla- 
han, Frank Donahue, Vic Willis, William 
Dineen and Charley Nichols; how to be- 
come a good catcher, by Eddie Phelps, 
William Sullivan and M. J. Kittridge; 
how to play first base, by Hugh Jen- 
nings; how to play second base; by 
Napoleon Lajoie and William Gleason; 
how to play third base, by James Col- 
lins and Lave Cross; how to play short- 
stop, by Herman Long; how to play the 
infield, by Charles A. Comiskey; how to 
play the outfield, by F>ed Clarke; the 
earmarks of a ball player, by John J. 
McGraw; good advice for players; how 
to organize a team; how to manage a 
team; how to score a game; how to 
umpire a game; base ball rules inter- 
preted for boys. Price 10 cents. 



NO. 207— BOWLING ON THE GREENr 
OR, LAWN BOWLS. 
How to construct a green; necessary 
equipment; how to play the game, and 
the official rules as promulgated by the 
Scottish Bowling Association. Edited 
by Mr. James W. Greig. Illustrated. 
Price, 10 cents. 



NO. 208— PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND I 

HYGIENE. 
V This is the fifth of the Physical Train- m 
ing series, by Prof. E. B. Warman (see J> 
Nos. 142, 149, 16fi, 185, 213, 261). A glance ^ 
at the contents will show the variety 
of subjects: Chapter I — Basic principles; 
longevity. Chapter II — Hints on eating; 
food values; the uses of salt. Chapter 
111— Medicinal value of certain foods. 
Chapter IV — The efficacy of sugar; sugar, 
food for muscular work; eating for 
strei.fth and endurance; fish as brain 
food; food for the children. Chapter V 
— Digestibili+y; bread; appendicitis due 
to flour. Chapter VI — Hints on drink- 
ing — water, milk, buttermilk, tea, cofifee; 
how to remain young. Chapter VII— 
Hints on bathing; cold, hot, warm, tepid, 
salt, sun, air, Russian, Turkish, cabinet. 
Chapter VIII — Hints on breathing; 
breathlessness, heart strain, second 
wind, yawning, the art of yogi. Price 
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NO. 209— HOW TO BECOME A 
SKATER. 

Contains advice for beginners; how to 
become a tiguie skater tlioroughly ex- 
plained, with many diagrams showing 
how to do all the different tricks of the 
best figure skaters, including the Mo- 
hawk, with all its variations; Q's, for- 
ward and backward, inside and outside; 
the crosscuts. Including the difficult 
Swedish style; inside and outside spins; 
the grapevine, with its numerous branch- 
es, and many other styles, which will 
be comparatively simple to any one who 
follows the directions given. Profusely 
illustrated with picturt^s of prominent 
skaters and numerous diagrams. Price 
10 cents. 

NO. 213—285 HEALTH ANSWERS. 

Contents: Necessity for exercise in the 
summer; three rules for bicycling; when 
going up-hill; sitting out on summer 
nights; ventilating a bedroom; ventilat- 
ing a house; how to obtain pure air; 
bathing; salt water baths at home; a 
substitute for ice water; drinking ice 
water; to cure insomnia; asleep in two 
minutes; for those who ride wheels; sum- 
mer outdoor exercise; profuse perspira- 
tion; danger of checking perspiration; 
dress, hot weather, etc., etc. Price 10 
cents. 

NO. 214— GRADED CALISTHENICS 
AND DUMB-BELL DRILLS. 
By Albert B. Wegener, Physical Di- 
rector Y. M. C. A., Rochester, N. Y. 
Ever since graded apparatus work has 
been used in gymnastics, the necessity 
of having a mass drill that would har- 
monize with it has been felt. For 
years it has been the established custom 
in most gymnasiums of memorizing a 
set drill, never varied from one year's 
end to the other. Consequently the be- 
ginner was given the same kind and 
amount as the older member. With a 
view to giving uniformity the present 
treatise is attempted. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 217— OLYMPIC HANDBOOK. 

Compiled by J. E. Sullivan, Chief De- 
partment Physical Culture, Louisiana 
Purchase Exposition, and Director Olym- 
pic Games, 1904. Contains a complete 
report of the Olympic Games of 1904, 
with list of records and pictures of hun- 
dreds of athletes; also reports of the 
games of 1896 and 1900. Price 10 cents. 
NO. 218— ICE HOCKEY AND ICE POLO. 

Written by the most famous player in 
Canada, A. Farrell, of the Shamrock 
hockey team of Montreal. It contains a 
complete description of the game, its 
origin, points of a good player, and an 
instructive article on how game is 
played, with diagrams and official rules. 
Illustrated with pictures of leading 
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NO. 233— JIU JITSTT. 

A complete description of this famous 
Japanese system of sdf-defence. Each 
move thoroughly explained and illus- 
trated with numerous full-page pictures 
of Messrs. A. Minami and K. Koyama, 
two of the most famous exponents of 
tlie art of Jiu Jitsu, who poseil i spe- 
cially for this book. Be sure and ask 
for the Spalding Athletic Library book 
on Jiu Jitsu. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 234— SCHOOL TACTICS AND 
MAZE RUNNING. 
A series of drills for the use of 
schools. Edited by Dr. Luther Halsey 
Gulick, Director of Physical Training in 
the New York public schools. Price 10 
cents. 

NO. 236— HOW TO WRESTLE. 

Without question the most complete 
and up-to-date book on wrestling that 
has ever been printed. Edited by F. R. 
Toombs, and devoted principally to 
special poses and illustrations by 
Georges Ilackenschmidt, the "Russian 
Lion." It shows the champion in many 
poses, and also contains a special article 
on "Training," in which he gives good 
advice to beginners. The book also con- 
tains in addition many full pages of 
poses by Tom Jenkins and other famous 
wrestlers. Besides showing accurately 
how to secure each hold and fall, the 
book also contains official rules for all 
styles of wrestling. Be sure to ask for 
the Spalding Athletic Library book "How 
to Wrestle." Price 10 cents. 

NO. 237— ASSOCIATION FOOT BALL. 

A complete and up-to-date guide to the 
"Socker" game in the United States, 
containing instructions for playing the 
game, official rules, and interesting news 
from all parts of the country. Illus- 
trated with numerous pictures of lead- 
ing teams. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 238— MUSCLE BUILDING. 

By Dr. L. H. Gulick, Director of 
Physical Training in the New York pub- 
lic schools. A complete treatise on the 
correct method of acquiring muscular 
strength. Illustrated with numerous 
full-page engravings. Price 10 cents. 
NO. 239 — OFFICIAL INTERCOL- 
LEGIATE A.A.A. HANDBOOK. 

Contains constitution, by-laws, laws 
of athletics and rules to govern the 
awarding of the championship cup of the 
Intercollegiate Athletic Association of 
Amateur Athletes of America, the gov- 
erning body in college athletics. Con- 
tains official intercollegiate records from 
1876 to 1905, with the winner's name 
and time in each event, list of points 
won by each college, and list of officers 
of the' association from 1889 to 1905, in- 
clusive. Price 10 cents. 



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NO. 240— SPALDING'S OFFICIAL FOOT 
BALL GUIDE. 

Edited by Walter Camp. Contains the 
new rules, with diagram of field; All- 
America teams as selected by leading 
authorities; reviews of the game from 
various sections of the country; 1905 
scores of all the leading teams; records of 
etc., and is an encyclopedia in itself. 
Price 10 cents. 

NO. 241— OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF 
THE A.A.U. OF THE UNITED 
STATES. 
The A.A.U. Is the governing body of 
athletes in the United States of America, 
and all games must lie held under its 
rules, which are exclusively published in 
this handbotik, and a copy should be in 
the hands of every athlete and every I 
club officer in America. This book con- 
tains the official rules for running, jump-' 
Ing, weight throwing, hurdling, pole 
vaulting, swimming, boxing, wrestling, 
etc., and is an enclopedia iu itself. 
Price 10 cents, t ^ 

NO. 242— HOW TO PLAY FOOT BALL. 

Edited by Walter Camp. The con- 1 
tents embrace everything that a beginner 
wants to know and many points that an 
expert will be glad to learn. The pic- 
tures ar.i made from snapshots of leading 
teams and players in action, with com- 
ments by Walter Camp. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 243— OFFICIAL BASKET BALL 
GUIDE. 

Edited by George T. Ilepbron. Con- 
tains the revised official rules, decisions 
on disputed points, records of prominent 
teams, reports on the game from various 
parts of the country, and pictures of 
hundreds of players. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 244— GOLF GUIDE. 

Edited by Charles S. Cox. Contains 
records of the important American golf 
events since their institution, short ac- 
counts of the state of the game in vari- 
ous parts of America, portraits of prom- 
inent players, and revised rules of the 
game. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 245— OFFICIAL Y.M.C.A. HAND- 
BOOK. 

Edited by G. T. Hepbron, the well- 
known athletic authority. It contains 
the official rules governing all sports 
under the jurisdiction of the Y.M.C.A., 
a complete report of the physical direc 
tors' conference, official Y.M.C.A. scor- 
ing tables, pentathlon rules, many pic- 
tures of the leading Y.M.C.A. athletes 
of the country, official Y.M.C.A. athletic 
rules, constitution and by-laws of the 
Athletic League of Y.M.C.A., all-around 
Indoor test, volley ball rules; illustrated. 
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NO. 246— ATHLETIC TRAINING FOR 
SCHOOLBOYS. 

This book is the most complete work 
of its kind yet attempted. The compiler 
is Geo. W. Orton, of the University of 
Pennsylvania, a famous athlete himself 
and who is well qualified to give in- 
structions to the beginner. Each event 
in the intercollegiate programme is 
treated of separately, both in regards to 
method of training and form. By fot 
lowing the directions given, the young 
athlete will be sure to benefit himseR. 
without the danger of overworking as 
many have done through ignorance, ren- 
dering themselves unfitted for their task 
when the day of competition arrived. 
Price 10 cents. 

NO. 247— COLLEGIATE BASKET BALL 
GUIDE. 

The official publication of the new 
Collegiate Basket Ball Organization. 
Contains the official rules, collegiate and 
high school records, all America selec- 
tions, reviews of the collegiate basket 
ball season of 1904-5, and pictures of all 
the prominent college teams and indi- 
vidual players. Edited by Harry A. 
Fisher of Columbia. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 248— ARCHERY. 

A new and up-to-date book on this fas- 
cinating pastime. Edited by Mr. Louis 
Maxson of Washington, D. C, ex-Na- 
tional champion. Contains a history of 
archery from its revival as a pastime 
in the eighteenth century, to the present 
time, with li^t of \\inners and scores of 
the English Grand championships from 
1844; National Archery Association of 
the United States winners and scores; 
the several varieties of archery; instruc- 
tions for shooting; how to select imple 
ments; how to score; and a great deal o 
interesting information on the game. 
Illustrated, Price 10 cents. 

'NO. 249— HOW TO BECOME A 

• BOWLER. 

By S. Karpf, Secretary of the Ameri- 
can Bowling Congress, and one of the 
best posted men on bowling in America. 
Contents: History of the sport; diagrams 
of effective deliveries; how to bowl; a 

\ few hints to beginners; American Bowl- 
ing Congress; the national champion- 
ships; how to build an alley; how to 
score; spares — how they are made. Rules 
for cocked hat, cocked hat and feather, 
quintet, battle game, nine up and nine 
down, head pin and four back, ten pins 
— head pin out, five back, the Newport 
game, ten pin head, pin game, duckpln 
game, head pin game. New England 
candle pin game. Illustrated with por- 
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NO. 250— OFFICIAL ATHLETIC 
MANAC. 
Compiled by J. E, Sullivan, Chief De- 
[lartment Physical Culture, Louisiana 
I'uichase Exposition, and Director Olym- 
|iic Games, 1904. I'he only annual pnb- 
Mcation now issued .that contains a com- 
plete list of amateur best-on-records; 
complete intercollegiate records; complete 
English records from 1866; swimming 
records; interscholastic records; Irish, 
Scotch and Australasian records; reports 
of leading athletic meets; skating 
records; important athletic events and 
numerous photos of individual athletes 
and leading athletic teams. Price 10 cts. 

NO. 251 — CANADIAN" FOOT BALL 
GUIDE. 

Edited by Frank D. Woodworth, Sec- 
retary-Treasurer Ontario Rugby Foot Ball 
Union. The official book of the game 
in Canada. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 252— HOW TO SPRINT. 

A complete and detailed account of 
bow to train for the short distances. 
Every athlete who aspires to be a 
sprinter can study this book to advan- 
tage and gain a great deal of useful 
knowledge. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 253— OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF 
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ATHLETIC 
LEAGUE. 

This is the oflaeial handbook of the 
Public Schools Athletic League, which 
embraces all the public schools of Greater 
New York. It contains the otiicial rules 
that govern all the contests of the 
league, and constitution, by-laws and 
otlicers. Edited b.y Dr. Luther Halsey 
i^lulick, superintendent of physical edu- 
cation in the New York public schools 
Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 25*— BARNJUM BAR BELL DRILL. 

Edited by Dr. R. Tait McKenzie, Di- 
rector Physical Training, University of 
Pennsylvania. Profusely illustrated. 
I'rice 10 cents. 

NO. 255— HOW TO RUN 100 YARDS. 

V>y J. W Morton, the noted British I 
.bampion. Written by Mr. Mortoa | 
iluring his recent American trip, iu 19u5, 
• ■s|iecially for boys. Mr. Morton knows ' 
I ow to handle his subject, and his ad- 
< .ce and directions for attaining speed, 
will undoubtedly be of immense assist- I 
i nee to the great majority of boys who 
lave to rely on printed instructions. 
Many of Mr. Morton's methods of train- 
i'.g are novel to American athletes, but I 
Is success is the best tribute to their, 
\ .'rth. Illustrated with photographs of 
Mi-. Morton in action, taken especially 
fur this book, in New Y^ork City. Price 
l« cents. (Ready in March.) 




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NO. 256— OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF 
THE ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCI- 
ATION. 
Edited by W. A. Hewitt, of Toronto. 
Contains the otticial rules of the Associ- 
ation, constitution, rules of competition, 
list of otlicers, and pictures of leading 
players. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 258— INDOOR BASE BALL. 

America's national game is now vieing 
with other indoor games as a winter 
pastime. This book contains the play- 
ing rules, pictures of leading teams, and 
interesting articles on the game. Price 
10 cents. 

NO. 259— WEIGHT THROWING. 

By James S. Mitchel, Champion Amer- 
ican weight thrower, and holder of 
American, Irish, British and Canadian 
championships. Probably no other man 
in the world has had the varied and long 
experience of James S. Mitchel in the 
weight throwing department of athletics. 
The book is written in an instructive 
way, and gives valuable information, 
not only for the novice, but for the ex- 
pert as well. It is replete with lifelike 
illustrations of Champion John Flanagan 
throwing the hammer, Dennis Horgan, 
British and Irish champion shot putter, 
and others. Price 10 cents. (Ready in 
May.) 

NO. 260— OFFICIAL BASKET BALL 
GUIDE FOR WOMEN. 

Edited by Miss Senda Berenson, of 
Smith College. Contains the official 

] rules of the game as revised by the 
Executive Committee, October, 1905, and 
articles on the following subjects: 
Games for women, by E. Hitchcock, Di- 
rector of Physical Training, and Dean 
of College, Amhurst College; condition 
of women's basket ball in the Middle 
West, by W. P. Bowen, Michigan State 
Normal College; a few suggestions about 
the actual playing of basket ball, by 
Agnes C. Childs, A. M., Smith College; 
psychological effects of basket ball for 
women, by Dr. L. H. Gulick. superin- 
tendent of physical training In the 
schools of Greater New York; physi- 
ological effects of basket 'lall, by 
Theodore Hough, Ph. D. ; significance of 
basket ball for women, by Senda Beren- 
son; relative merit of the Y. M. C. A. 
rules and women's rules, by Augusta 
Lane Patrick, director of physical train- 
ing, Montclair (N. J.) High School; A 

» Plea for Basket Ball, by Julie EUsbee 
Sullivan, Teachers' College, New York; 
diagram of field. Illustrated with many 
pictures of basket ball teams. Price 10 
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NO. 261— TENSING EXERCISES. 

By Prof. E. B. Warman, and uniform 
\Yith his previous numbers on Scientific 
Pliysioal Training (see Spalding's Ath- 
letic Library Nos. 142, 149, 166, lisn, 
208. 213). The "Tensing" or "Resist- 
ing" system of muscular exercises is the 
most thorough, the most complete, the 
most satisfactory, and the most fascina- 
ting of systems. Only forty minutes are 
required to take all the exercises. The 
illustrations comprise nearly 70 photo- 
graphs. (Ready in May.) 

NO. 262— MEDICINE BALL. 

This book is not a technical treatise, but 
a series of plain and practical exercises 
with the medicine ball, suitable for boys 
and girls, business and professional men 
in and out of gymnasium. Lengthy ex 
planation and technical momenclature have 
been avoided and illustrations used instead 
The exercises are fascinating and attract 
ive, and avoid any semblance of drudgery 
Edited by W. J. Cromie, physical directqi 
Germantown (Pa.) Y. M. C. A. 
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NO. 265— SPALDING'S LAWN TENNIS 
ANNUAL. 
EditiHl by H. P. Burchell, of the New I 
Y'ork Times. Contents include a report nf i 
every important tournament played in 
1905, embracing the National Champion- 
ship, sectional and State tournaments; 
invitation and open tournaments; inter- 
collegiate and interscholastic champion- 
ships; women's national championships; 
Canadian and foreign championships; in- 
door championships; official ranking for 
each year from 1885 to 1905; laws of 
lawn tennis; instructions for handicap- 
ping; decisions on doubtful points; regu- 
lations for the management of tourna- 
ments. (Ready in April.) 

NO. 266 — SPALDING'S OFFICIAL 
CRICKET GUIDE. 

Edited by Jerome Flannery. The most 
complete year book of the game that 
has ever been published in America. It 
contains all the records of the previous 
year, reports of special matches, official 
rules and pictures of all the, leading 
teams and individual players. 
(Ready in April.) 



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A TTENTION is called to the numbers of Spalding's Athletic Library on this and opposite 
page, embracing the greatest collection of books of instruction for playing the various positions 
in the game ever published. These books are entirely nev^ and up-to-date, and contain the latest 
methods of play. Each number is complete in itself and is profusely illustrated. Be sure and 
ask for Spalding's Athletic Library. For detailed description see 

following numbers : 



No. 257 Ready Aprill. 

SPALDING'S OFFICIAL BASE BALL GUIDE. 

Tlie leading base ball annual of the country, and the official authority 
of the game. Edited by Henry Chadwick, the "Father of Base Ball." 
Contains the official playing rules, pictures of all the teams in the 
National, American and minor leagues ; official averages ; reviews of the 
season in all the professional organizations ; college base ball ; early 
history of the game, and a great deal of information. 



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KO. 219— READY RECKONER OF BASE 
BALL PERCENTAGES. 

To supply a demand for a book which 
would show the perce»ntage of clubs with- 
out recourse to the arduous work of fig- 
uring, the publishers have had Mr. J. B. 
Foster, Sporting Editor of the New York 
Evening Telegram, compile a book which 
answers every requirement, and which 
has met with" the greatest praise for its 
accuracy and simplicity. No follower 
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NO. 223— HOW TO BAT. 

The most important part of ball play- 
ing nowadays, outside of pitching, is 
batting. The team that can bat and 
has some good pitchers can win base ball 
games; therefore, every ijoy and young 
man who has, of course, already learned 
to catch, should turn his attention to 
this department of the game, and there 
is no better way of becoming proficient 
than by reading this book and then con- 
stantly practising the little tricks ex- 
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NO. 224— HOW TO PLAY THE OUT- 
FIELD. 

'I Compiled especially for the young 
Iplayer who would become an expert. 
The best book on playing the outfield 
that has ever been published. There 
are just as many tricks to be learned, 
before a player can be a competent 
fielder, as there are in any other posi- 
tion on a nine, and this book explains 
them all. Illustrated with numerous 
page pictures of leading outfielders. 
Price 10 cents. s^h.^ 

NO. 225— HOW TO PLAY FIRST BASS'" 

No other position In a ball team has 
shown such a change for the better in 
recent years as first base. Modifications, 
in line with the betterment of the sport 
in every department has been made at 
Intervals, but in no other department 
have they been so radical. No boy who 
plays the initial sack can afford to over- 
look the points and hints contained in 
this book. Entirely new and up to date. 
Illustrated with full-page pictures of all 
the prominent first basemen. Price 10 
cents. 

NO. 226— HOW TO PLAY SECOND 
BASE. 
There are so few men who can. cover 
second base to perfection that their 
names can easily be called off by anyone 
who follows the game of base ball. 
Team owners who possess such players 
would not part with them for thousands 
of dollars. These men have been inter- 
Fiewed and their ideas incorporated in 
this book for the especial benefit of boys 
who want to know the fine points of play 
at this point of the diamond. Illustrated 
with full-page pictures. Price 10 cents. 
, NO. 227— HOW TO PLAY THIRD BASE. 
■ Third base is, in some respects, the 
I most important of the infield. No major 
league team has ever won a pennant 
without a great third baseman. Collins 
m of the Boston Americans and Leach of 
1 Pittsburg are two of the greatest third 
* basemen the game has ever seen, andt 
their teams owe much of the credit for 
pennants they have won to them. These 
men in this book describe just how they 
play the position. Everything a player 
should know is clearly set forth and any 
boy will surely increase his chances of 
success by a careful reading of this 
book. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 
NO. 228— HO'V TO PLAY SHORTSTOP. 
Shortstop is one of the hardest posi- 
tions on the infield to fill, and quick 
thought and quick action are necessary 
for a player who expects to make good 
as a shortstop. The views of every well- 
known player who covers this position 
have been sought in compiling this book, 
and it is offered as being the most com- 
plete book of its class ever produced. 
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NO. 229— HOW TO CATCH. 

Undoubtedly the best book on catching 
that has yet been published. Every boy 
who has hopes of being a clever catcher 
should read how well-known players 
cover their position. Among the more 
noted ones who describe their methods 
of Dlay in this book are Lou Criger of 
the Boston Americans and Johnnie Kling 
of the Chicago Nationals. The numerous 
pictures comprise all the noted catchers 
in the big leagues. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 230— HOW TO PITCH. ' 

A new, up-to-date book. No boy can 
afford to be without a copy of it. Edited 
by John B. Foster of the Evening Tele- 
gram (New York). The object of this 
book is to aid the beginners who aspire 
to become clever twirlers, and its con- 
tents are the practical teaching of men 
who have reached the top as pitchers, 
and who have had experience. Price 10 cents 

NO. 231— HOW TO COACH; HOW TO 
CAPTAIN A TEAM; HOW TO 
MANAGE A TEAM; HOW TO 
UMPIRE; HOW TO ORGANIZE A 
LEAGUE. 
A useful guide to all who are "inter- 
sted in the above subjects. Jimmy Col- 
ins, manager-captain of the Boston 
Americans, writes on coaching; M. J. 
Kelly of the St. Paul champions, on 
captaining; Al Buckenberger of the 
Rochester team, on managing; Frank 
Dwyer of the American League staff, on 
umpiring; Fred Lake on minor leagues, 
and the editor, T. H. Murnane, Presi- 
dent of the New England League, on how 
to organize a league. Price 10 cents. 

NO. 232— HOW TO RUN THE BASES. 
The importance of base running as a 
scientific feature of the national game is 
becoming more and more recognized each 
year. Besides being spectacular, feats of 
base stealing nearly always figure in the 
winning of a game. Many a close contest 
is decided on the winning of that little 
strip of 90 feet which lies between 
cushions. When hits are few and the 
enemy's pitchers steady, it becomes in- 
cumbent on the opposing team to get 
around the bases in some manner. Ef- 
fective stealing not only increases the ef- 
fectiveness of the team by advancing its 
runners without wasting hits,_ but it 
serves to materially disconcert the 
enemy and frequently has caused an 
entire opposing club to temporarily lose 
its poise and throw away the game. 
This book gives clear and concise direc- 
tions for excelling as a base runner; 
tells when to run and when not to do 
so; how and when to slide; team work 
on the bases; in fact, every point of the 
game is thoroughly explained. Illus- 
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